Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Epsom - Hybrid working

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Role Profile

Cast UK are delighted to be recruiting a Senior Security Engineer for Bunzl UK & Ireland which is part of Bunzl PLC, a multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London and active in 30 countries. In total there are 5 Divisions and 25 operating companies.

The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for scoping, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining IT security systems, standards and strategy across the region. Supporting the IT team and the business, by being a trusted advisor in all aspects of IT security. Liaising with various distributed Bunzl Operating Company (OpCo) IT teams as necessary. Responsible for delivery of pragmatic, high quality, secure, cost-effective security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Scoping, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of all IT Security Systems
• Supporting the wider IT team and the business by being a trusted advisor for IT security matters
• Liaison with IT Security Manager, IT Director to ensure security standards are complied with
• Third-party vendor, hardware and software relationships
• Maintaining Cyber Essentials certification
• Maintaining Security systems including, but not limited to, Firewalls, Email Security, Web proxies, EDR, VPN
• Leading on security projects and new implementations
• Working with Security Operations and IT Infrastructure teams to resolve issues
• Assisting the development of the IT Security and Disaster Recovery and Backup Strategy
• Information security policies and procedures generation and maintenance
• Security policy creation/review
• Implementation and maintenance of IT security related certifications e.g. CyberEssentials, etc.
• Regular vulnerability scanning and remedial actions
• Phishing campaigns and remedial actions
• Ensuring IT Security systems are developed and maintained to the highest possible level
• Delivering tasks and programmes, on time, on cost, to high quality standards
• Meeting SLA performance
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation and standards
• Follow Global and regional policies and procedures and assist in the implementation of new processes and complying with existing ones
• Sharing of knowledge with IT team members and other stakeholders
• Ensuring quality standards are adhered to by self and fellow members of the team

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience with of a range of security products/tools such as Firewalls, Email security, web security (Proxies), AV/EDR and Backup. Fortinet and Veeam knowledge desirable
• Excellent IT security knowledge (5+ years)
• Certified to CISSP, CISM or equivalent level
• Maintaining security solutions with excellent troubleshooting skills
• Managing the implementation of security solutions

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit