YouGov Hiring for Cyber Security Engineer at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Full Job DescriptionCompany Description

YouGov is an international research and data analytics group.

Our mission is to supply a continuous stream of accurate data and insight into what the world thinks, so that companies, governments and institutions can better serve the people and communities that sustain them.

We have the best data and the best tools. We continuously challenge conventional approaches to research, and we disrupt our industry to ensure that our clients always get the best solutions.

With operations in the UK, North America, Mainland Europe, the Nordics, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, YouGov has one of the world’s largest research networks.

Job Description

The Role

The primary role of this position will be to administer and implement IT security controls on YouGov Information assets worldwide. This role will also help provide support and assistance to our global IT team when required.

In this role, you will administer the security systems protecting valuable information assets by analysing requirements, resolving problems, installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the internal IT Service Desk.

You will also implement new security solutions as part of ongoing improvement to security controls and risk mitigation.

You will be involved in Global IT projects with the larger IT team and be expected to help contribute in these projects, along with learning new skills and technologies as you go along.

What will I be delivering?

Help maintain security solutions such as Antivirus, EDR, DLP, Patch Management, Vulnerability Analysis, Mobile Device Management, Firewall, IPS/IDS for Company devices.
Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to IT security incidents and prioritizing these as needed.
Assist with the onboarding process of new users and the off-boarding process of users leaving YouGov.
Assist in the implementation of new security solutions.
Produce accurate reporting on security solutions including antivirus, mobile device management and patch management.
Maintain inventory of all equipment, software, and software licenses.

Qualifications

Technical competencies

Educated to degree level or holds a professional qualification (ITIL Foundation, PRINCE2 Foundation, MCSA Desktop Support certification, CompTIA, CEH) or equivalent.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 operating systems.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft Exchange 2013 and above.
Working knowledge of Windows Server 2008 R2 and above operating systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft SCCM.
Working knowledge of service desk ticketing software.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, Wi-Fi and LAN concepts.
Experience with security (i.e. Anti-virus, Firewall Rule Review, Secure configuration, vulnerability assessment and patch management solutions, IPS/IDS Monitoring).

The following experience would be a benefit:
Experience with DLP solutions.
Experience with backup solutions such as Veeam.
Experience with Office 365.
Experience working with a virtual desktop environment (i.e. VMWare View).
Experience with server virtualization (i.e. VMWare or HyperV).
Experience working with Mac OSX.
Experience working with Linux.

Behavioural competencies

First and foremost, have a customer-first attitude
Excellent written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Highly self-motivated and focused.
Good organization skills.
Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in an effective manner.
Experience working in a collaborative and team environment, but also have the ability to manage projects single-handedly if required.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities using experience, internet forums, and knowledge bases without routinely relying on other team resources.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Understanding of the organization’s goals, values and objectives.

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?

Be part of a successful, growing, global company which genuinely believes in the value of technology
For the right candidate we can offer an immediate start and the opportunity to develop your career within a busy and exciting IT team.