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We are currently looking for a talented Senior Cyber Security Engineer on behalf of one of our major clients in the Banking sector.

Location: Athens, hybrid

Scope:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our Group IT. By joining this role, should be part of the Group IT Operations and will be responsible for implementing our security strategy, architecting & delivering modern technologies, embedding security best practices in every implementation, maintaining the uninterrupted operations of our banking services & platforms, either hosted in our own DC premises or on public cloud providers.

Skills required:
As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, a hands-on role in architecting and delivering cutting-edge security technologies, your responsibilities will extend to maintaining the seamless security operations of our banking services and lead security technologies implementation aiming the continuous improvement of our security frameworks. Will work closely with the Group IT Security & Group IT teams for the implementation of new technologies, security policies and procedures, execution of security assessments & provide analysis reports, ensuring IT systems patching levels and leading relevant initiatives.
 
Key responsibilities will be:

• Leading the architecture and deployment of new technologies to improve ways of working and overall efficiency of our security posture; deep experience on both on-premises and cloud technologies (including OSs, virtualization, databases security, networking, firewalling, cloud security (Azure and AWS/GCP) and containerization technologies such as Openshift/Kubernetes. Additionally, experience in EDR, XDR and SIEM technologies.
• Strong experience of Application Servers implementation (IIS, JBoss, WebLogic, Apache/Tomcat) and Advance Architecture Design knowledge (2Tier/3Tier Applications)
• Ability to lead and prioritize security pipeline activities for our IT security and regulatory initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Ensure infrastructure and operational services adhere to agreed-upon security and service levels, overseeing the efficiency and effectiveness of security implementations
• Involved in security operations, including threat monitoring, incident handling, and response. Actively participate in monitoring Sentinel, incident analysis, and management, as well as optimization of XDR.
• Introduce and improve procedures and metrics to measure service effectiveness, identifying areas for continuous improvement across both security architecture and security operations domains.

 
Ideally candidate should:

• 3 to 10 years of relevant professional experience within an established organization in Banking, or consulting industry; experience on collaborating and presenting to top management
• Have deep understanding of Cyber Defense and experience on coordinating complex cross functional IT Security projects with large teams
• Experience with scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bicep, KQL)
• Knowledge of Cyber Risk Management, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
• Experience with the implementation of compliance standards (ISO27001, PCI-DSS, IT Security Standards) and with the development of IT Security Procedures & Guidelines
• Are fluent in English
• Being able to build confidence on the teams that will work with

Value-based behaviors:

• Learn & self-improve with every opportunity
• Bring high impact results
• Build mutually beneficial relationships when interacts with clients or colleagues
• Bring people around to your idea, solution or direction
• Develop new solutions, minimize complexity
• Gain other people’s trust

Benefits:

• Hybrid way of working
• Competitive remuneration package
• Private insurance
• A dynamic challenging environment resulting continuous learning / education / progression
• Ability to work with cutting edge technologies
• Pleasant working environment
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities

UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 25 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team’s skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer’s experience.

Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency.

Find out more about us at www.upcominds.com

We commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

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