Senior Cyber Platform Engineer

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The Senior Analyst - Cyber Security will be responsible for developing and implementing security strategies to protect the Organisation’s data, systems, and networks. This includes monitoring network activity, identifying potential threats, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Analyst will also provide guidance on best practices in cyber security as well as develop policies and procedures related to information security.

What you'll do

• Deploy and maintain Cyber Security Detection, Prevention and Monitoring technologies within Sky’s On-Premise and Cloud infrastructure, focusing on the implementation of leading-edge endpoint EDR security technologies, utilizing a risk-based approach for testing and introduction into the overall environment

• Design and deploy Cyber Security Detection, Prevention and Monitoring technologies within Sky’s Cloud and Container infrastructure platforms

• Work within a team of security engineering professionals responsible for planning, design, implementation, attack prevention and mitigation and ongoing support of security systems of high complexity to fulfil security requirements without impacting business needs.

• Assist with Audit and Compliance assessments associated with Sky Cyber Security standards

• Collaborate with colleagues in technology departments as well as the business and product offices to establish effective, productive business relationships

• Document your work carefully and articulately

What you'll bring

• Experience in designing, deploying, and/or supporting enterprise-scale security solutions

• Knowledge of Operating systems internals, hardening, and monitoring (Windows, MacOS and UNIX).

• Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals

• knowledge of scripting languages (shell, python) is a plus

• Experience of Cyber Security Detection, Prevention and Monitoring technologies such as EDR, NDR and Network Security

• Excellent communication skills and excellent team player

• Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, ISC2 CISSP, SANS, CEH, etc. are a major plus

• Good understanding of REST API’s

• Ability to carefully document your work so others in the team can easily understand and build upon it.

• Openness to help teammates grow and achieve their goals

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 one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

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

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident 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.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

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.