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Vix Technology

Security Engineer

On site

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 55,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

10-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Penetration Testing Firewalls Wireshark Monitoring Problem-solving Customer Service Networking Attention to detail Architecture Systems Architecture Linux Windows Programming AWS Analytics

Job Specifications

Make The Connection.

Vix Technology, a global leader in automatic fare collection, transit information, and transit analytics solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Field Engineer. With a presence in over 200 city and regional transport authorities worldwide, Vix has been at the forefront of transforming fare collection for more than 35 years. At Vix, we are committed to solving problems and delivering innovative solutions that are revolutionizing the world of public transit.

We are a global organisation at Vix - embracing the strength that individual diversity brings to the collective. Bring your individual orientation, cultural heritage and distinctive thinking and experience - we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join the Vix team. This role is on-site in Manchester, working within the greater Vix Security team. The role will see you ensuring Vix technical teams meet relevant security standards, pass security audits, and protect company and customer data. You'll be a first point of contact for responding to security incidents.

We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK. The position is located in Manchester.

Requirements

What you'll be doing:

Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls
Design and implement security solutions to mitigate identified risks
Implement, and manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, DLP, endpoint protection, MDM, SIEM, IAM, vulnerability management etc
Respond to security events and incidents
Perform regular security audits and risk assessments
Maintain security controls, identify risks and propose treatment plans
Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
Liaise with global IT and Cloud teams to maintain company systems and their security
Liaise with global Security Operations Centre colleagues to resolve any issues
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)
Review and update security program documentation
Support customer relations and requirements per commercial agreements
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, processes, procedures and guidelines
Assist with internal and external audits, and provide advice to colleagues and technical teams
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Produce security reports for internal and external stakeholders
Recommend and implement new security tools and technologies
Stay current with infosec trends and tailor recommendations for business needs

What You'll Bring To The Role:

Essential:

3-5 years of experience in Information Security
Strong understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
Experience in networking, infrastructure (on-prem and in the cloud), vulnerability and incident management
Familiarity with application/device security monitoring (e.g. Firewalls, IDS/IPS, XDR etc.)
Experience with SIEM / CNAPP / Log collection platforms (e.g. CrowdStrike, Lacework etc.) and capability to design, implement and manage such solutions
Experience with implementation of identity and access management (IAM) solutions
Ability to work in a team to deliver project outcomes within timeframes and objectives
Self-directed work experience, including planning and organising tasks
AWS experience and/or AWS security / administration certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security etc.)
Security experience and/or security certifications
Proficiency with Windows and Linux servers, and network scanning tools (e.g. Wireshark, IP scanner etc.)
Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgement
Understanding of PKI

Desirable:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or Information Security
Compliance exposure with relevant security frameworks and standards (PCI, ISO, NIST, CIS)
Experience with audits and compliance enforcement
Penetration testing experience
Strong understanding of networking protocols and systems architecture
Creating PCI digital keys or security access modules
Threat intelligence exposure
Proficient in programming or scripting languages
IaC highly desirable
Running phishing campaigns

Personal Attributes:

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Collaborative and team-oriented
Methodical, accurate, and timely work approach
High confidentiality and integrity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to completing work activities
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Customer service-oriented
Flexible and adaptable to change

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

A focus on learning and development
A great team of like-minded professionals
Private Healthcare
Income Protect

About the Company

Vix Technology is the global leader in intelligent transportation systems, automated fare collection, and transit analytics. With customers in 200 cities around the world, Vix embraces the complexities of modern public transit to create best-in-class fleet management, ticketing and passenger information solutions for transit agencies and operators. Our systems and devices provide operators with sophisticated operations management, real-time vehicle monitoring and detailed performance reporting to help optimise services. For... Know more