Cyber Security Engineer

Company Description

The 6point6 Engineering Team is a leader in providing innovative solutions to clients across various industries, in both public and private sectors. We specialise in helping clients with complex digital transformations, providing expert guidance and support throughout the entire process as part of this we have a specialist security engineering team that supports our larger cyber and engineering practices with designing, building, and delivering complex solutions to meet our clients' security needs.

Our wider engineering team of 50 highly skilled professionals, are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs, while helping us continue to deliver world-class solutions and agile transformations.

Job Description

Due to the nature of the client engagements, every employee needs to be able to achieve Security Clearance. This means that you need to have the right to take up employment within the UK, do not have or require any visa to work, and have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years without any gap(s) totalling more than 6 months.

As an employer we believe in facilitating a flexible work pattern whilst taking into consideration operational requirements, client and individual needs. We are proud of our hybrid work pattern that typically sees employees in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

You should be able to easily commute to our London or Manchester offices. For some roles/projects, travel to the clients offices will be required and the frequency is often determined by the client.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the success of 6point6. We welcome applicants with different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds, and are proud to have an organisational culture where employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Key responsibilities of the role are summarised below:
You will need to be a passionate, experienced, highly motivated professional with a passion for Security Engineering. Being a thought leader, while having a strong security operations or platform engineering background, working in large teams and will be comfortable in a client-facing role. Delivering innovative and effective security solutions for our clients, while also contributing to digital transformation strategies.

You will work closely with clients to provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of security engineering. Responsible for assisting, designing and implementing effective security solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. While providing mentorship, leadership, and technical expertise to other engineers on the team.

You will have a deep understanding of current and emerging security technologies, as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will lead security assessments, supporting development of security policies and procedures, and oversee the implementation of security controls to ensure the protection of critical assets.

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

This role is critical in driving the growth and success of the organisation, providing expert guidance to clients, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence in security engineering services.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A deep understanding of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus software, encryption, SIEM and authentication mechanisms with experience in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting most of these technologies.
•  A broad knowledge of industry standards and best practices for security engineering. This includes standards such as ISO 27001, CAF, and NIST, as well as best practices for security architecture, risk assessment, and compliance.
• A deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including network architecture, servers, storage, and cloud computing. Being experienced in designing and implementing secure infrastructure solutions.
• A good understanding of business operations, including business processes, workflows, and systems. Being able to identify security risks and threats that may impact business operations and provide recommendations for mitigating those risks.
• Experience in project management, including scoping, planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the clients' satisfaction.

As a technology consultancy, we look for people who can deliver both exceptional technical solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support.

To do this you must be able to:
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:

• Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience
• Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance
•  Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points

Demonstrate critical thinking by:

• Analysing and evaluating information
• Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions
• Displaying familiarity and comfort with a breadth of technologies (appropriate to the level of the role) and an appreciation of how they can be combined and applied to solve customer problems

Work in partnership with others to:

•  Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergy
• Collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively

Whilst having experience in a consultancy is beneficial, demonstrable experience in working with clients/external partners in other settings will always be considered.
During your career with us, we actively encourage and support employees to continually upskill and develop their skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Who are 6point6?
Founded in 2012, 6point6 drives the right change in every organisation through the positive impact of technology. Leading with strategy, architecture, and design, we connect cloud, data, and cyber to engineer and deliver large-scale, complex transformations across public and private sectors.

We help organisations realise the value of their business strategy, allowing them to engage in a more meaningful way with their end customers. Our clients work with us because they know for us it’s never just about the project at hand. It’s about creating lasting partnerships built on trust and enabling their long-term success.

We are a growing privately owned company, with offices in central London and Manchester.

Why 6point6?
6point6 strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency and respect. We champion diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. A number of employee-led groups work with us to create a unique, fun and fulfilling environment that contributes positively to our culture and our corporate social responsibility commitments.

We are fully committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people and operate a zero tolerance culture towards any discrimination.
Irrespective of your needs, and no matter how small, please let the Recruitment Team know if there are any ways that we can support you during the hiring process.

Benefits at 6point6
From health and wellness to lifestyle and finances, we have your best interests at heart.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes all the standard offerings you’d expect like company bonus plan, pension, private medical, life assurance and income protection. Employee wellbeing is also of the utmost importance to us and we have many benefits supporting wellbeing such as an employee assistance programme, life coaching, a workplace nursery scheme, an electric car scheme and a cycle to work scheme with bike storage.

Our Values
Our people shape our culture and our values are embedded into everything we do.

HUMAN: We celebrate our differences and bring our authentic selves to work. We are one, inclusive, team.
DEDICATED: We are dedicated to each other, our clients and to our profession. We care.
HONEST: We embrace transparency, act with integrity and encourage everyone to speak openly.
BRAVE: We empower each other to make bold decisions, to take ownership and to challenge with respect.