Paragon Bank

A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK, and together we use our expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer who is looking to grow in a friendly environment. We are flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing, and passionate about supporting your potential. Let's grow together. Purpose of the role Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Cybersecurity Engineer will be part of a team ensuring the security of all group systems, infrastructure (cloud and on-premises), and applications. The role involves delivering and implementing the bank's technology roadmap, ensuring best practices, security standards, and policies are followed. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with the ability to document delivery effectively. The role requires collaboration across teams and disciplines such as Infrastructure and Architecture within an agile environment. This position supports the bank's Security, Digital, and Cloud strategies. Duties and responsibilities Experience with SIEM tools (MS Sentinel advantageous) Understanding of Web technologies and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure (2012, 2016, 2019), Active Directory, and Azure AD Ability to understand and articulate interoperability between technologies and design pragmatic security solutions for the bank Effective collaboration with internal and external SMEs/partner organizations Experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, SOC, NIST, or COBIT About You Skills Recognized leading security qualification or working towards one (e.g., CiSP, CompTIA) Ideally Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-500 or MS-500 Experience working in hybrid cloud environments, adaptable to both on-premises and cloud platforms Ability to articulate technology interoperability and design security solutions pragmatically Proven effectiveness working with SMEs in agile settings Qualifications and experience Must hold a recognized security qualification (e.g., CiSP, CompTIA) and have experience working in a regulated environment, delivering security solutions across multiple projects and technologies. We encourage applications even if not all criteria are met. We value diversity and welcome passionate individuals to join us. Working hours 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options considered. We promote hybrid working to support work-life balance, with arrangements varying by business area. Training Relevant training will be provided. Inclusion As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to make our vacancies accessible. Please contact our recruitment team if adjustments are needed during the process. About Us What we offer Generous holiday allowance, including days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve, with options to buy or sell leave Share Save Scheme at a discounted rate Profit sharing Pension contributions up to 10% Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, and more Volunteering days Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover Our commitments Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment Voice: Opportunities to influence and share your views Wellbeing: Resources and programs to support your health and happiness Development: Personalized growth plans to help you reach your potential

A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK and, working together, we use our specialist expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you're an experienced Business Development professional in the asset finance sector looking for an opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, friendly environment, we're looking for you! We're flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing and passionate about you reaching your potential. Let's grow together What you'll be doing Management of Vendor partner relationships. Identifying and building relationships with new Vendors and Manufacturers. Engaging with end user customers in a direct capacity. Working closely with Head of Vendor to create and execute against an ambitious forward growth strategy. About You What you'll bring to the team Previous experience of managing Vendor partner and manufacturer relationships. Successful track record in Asset Finance Sales through both Vendor and Direct routes to market. Proven problem solving and credit analysis skills. Ability to build strong longstanding relationships and manage workload effectively. About Us Generous holiday allowance, with a day off for your birthday! Paid community volunteering. Company-wide, profit-sharing bonus. Pension plan - we'll contribute up to 10% of your annual salary. Life assurance and personal accident cover. Be flexible We promote flexibility around how and where we work so that you can achieve a healthier work-life balance. Emerging from the pandemic, most teams are moving towards hybrid working, splitting their week between the office and home. Be yourself We welcome diversity and we care about inclusion. That's why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Be heard We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future. Be well We offer a range of support to help you care for your wellbeing, from our free Employee Assistance Programme to our qualified Wellbeing team who are on hand to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life. Be better We want you to reach your potential and, as a Platinum Investors in People employer, we'll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager. Be a part of it! Our employees tell us that the best thing about Paragon is the people! So, if you're looking for an energetic, friendly team with a great set of values to help you take the next step in your career, apply now and let's grow together!