Job Specifications
What is the job?
The Security Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting security solutions and controls and processes across various security domains. This position focuses on improving the reliability and operational efficiency of security solutions while supporting ongoing and future cybersecurity initiatives. This hands-on Security Engineer works closely with other IT and security teams to ensure security services, such as cloud, network, systems, middleware, and endpoint security, are effectively deployed and configured to address potential threats.
This role can be based at our UK or Germany site.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm with an unpaid lunch break of 1 hour each day - 37.5 hours a week (flexibility will be needed around these hours to cover work with Thorlabs entities globally) - this role is eligible for hybrid working.
Whilst the role is based in the UK, there may be occasions when you will need to work hours that support our US entities.
What We Would Like You To Do/ To See...
Assist in deploying and maintaining security solutions for IT infrastructure and applications
Support the development and implementation of automated security measures to identify and address vulnerabilities
Collaborate with IT Infrastructure and Security Operations teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into IT workflows and tools
Support vulnerability management processes, including assisting in the identification, prioritization, and remediation of security vulnerabilities
Monitor and analyze security systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with company policies
Contribute to the integration of security processes into change management and infrastructure deployment workflows
Provide support for security assessments and testing activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Work closely with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to support compliance activities and ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks
Partner closely with Security Operations Center (SOC) teams around detection, alert and Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries.
Where you will be working?
It's a hybrid role following the relevant training and settling in period (Usually between 1/3 months depending on site location - UK or Germany)
Requirements
What is essential to us...
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience
5-7 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity roles
Hands-on experience with at least two of the following areas: Security information and event management (SIEM), Network Security Tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Cloud security tools
Application Security Tools (Web Application Firewall, Pen Testing)
Experienced in Linux and Windows operating systems, and enterprise network equipment. Bonus: experience with Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender suite of products
Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and regulatory frameworks (PCI, NIST, CIS, ISO)
Familiarity with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform
Basic knowledge of security baselines, vulnerability management, and risk assessments
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including attack methods, risk mitigation strategies, and incident response
Certifications such as Security+, CCNA Security, or similar are preferred but not required
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate security risks effectively
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary project team to drive projects through to completion
What will you get?
At Thorlabs UK or Germany, there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression.
And the benefits are?
Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package.
Job Reference: THOR-VC-1776
This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
This is a legal requirement for UK roles, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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About the Company
Thorlabs is a leading designer and manufacturer of photonics equipment for research, manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Founded in 1989, Thorlabs is headquartered in Newton, New Jersey with approximately 2,500 employees at manufacturing and sales offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Japan, China, and Brazil. As a vertically integrated company we design, develop, and manufacture our product portfolio of over 20,000 items.
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