Security Specialist

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

The Cyber Security Department at Sky is responsible for creating a cyber-resilient business which is capable of detecting, responding, and recovering from threats to our organisation at pace.

We have a requirement for an Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join our teams providing you with the opportunity to advance your career in a challenging environment and further build on the skills you developed during the Sky Cyber Apprenticeship. The role could be your pathway into cyber security with multiple avenues to grow and progress.

What you'll do:

• Proficient in managing your workload independently and familiarise yourself with industry business practices and procedures while taking ownership of your development pathway alongside your line manager and colleagues. 
• Work towards achieving a defined set of objectives identified between yourself and your line manager, tailored to your goals.   
• You will be able to perform an end-to-end threat model, using the STRIDE methodology, independently of any help.  This means to organise, perform, document, and follow up on the threat models taking place. 
• Support external departments by providing early review of security implications and making necessary recommendations.  
• Engage with cyber stakeholders, the wider business, and external entities to facilitate and support the delivery of cyber services and initiatives. 
• Always look to improve you understand and knowledge of the following.
• Regulatory requirements on our business.  TSA, PCI, SWIFT, GDPR (not an exhaustive list) 
• Architectural domains.  DLP, CLOUD, IDAM, LOGGING & MONITORING (not an exhaustive list) 
• Departments and their verticals.  CONTENT, CUSTOMER, ISP, PRODUCT, DIGITAL, DATA (not an exhaustive list) 

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What you'll bring:

• Live the Sky Values and demonstrate enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.  
• Demonstrate a passion for cyber security and have a positive outlook and approach to the work we do. 
• Demonstrable experience working within a security field or related discipline. Can be substituted for a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or completion of the Sky Cyber Graduate Scheme. By related subjects such as technologies (e.g. MS IDAM experience), or any experience of compliance/regulatory frameworks (which may or may not by topics considered typical cyber security i.e. EECC, CCA, OFCOM or OSCR for example) 
• Strong skills in analytical, decision making, verbal and written communication capabilities. 
• Excellent teamwork skills to ensure we all collaborate, share and support one another. 
   

Team Overview

Cyber Security

Our products, platforms and technologies are constantly evolving that’s why keeping Sky safe from cyber-attacks is one of our top priorities. Our Cyber Security team helps the business grow while protecting our customers, colleagues and partners from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our team includes Cyber Fusion Centre, Security Services, Risk and Compliance, Programme Delivery and Business Security, and we work across the UK, Italy and Germany. Join us and you’ll get involved in tackling challenges and future threats in an ever-changing cyber landscape.

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your Office Base:

Livingston, Leeds, Osterley

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.