Information Security Specialist

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business. 
 

Why This Role Matters

Christie’s is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to join its Information Security Group in its London offices.  Reporting to the Global Head of Information Security (based in New York), this role will involve managing cybersecurity solutions, incident response and supporting the business to further goals of the Information Security Program.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provision and administer various cybersecurity security solutions.

• Security events management, including analysis, reporting, remediation, and escalating as necessary.

• Engage with managed service providers in areas of Security, Infrastructure, and Applications.

• Collaborate with technology teams and MPSs for security operations and engineering initiatives.

• Penetration testing (network, systems, applications) and remediation efforts.

• Vulnerability scanning and risk assessments.

• Serve as a security ambassador/advisor to the business with focus on EMEA and APAC.

• Liaise with key business stakeholders on their security needs and Infosec initiatives.

• Participate in information security awareness and training activities, conducting phishing campaigns.

• Maintain and update comprehensive documentation of various runbooks in the Infosec Program.

• Assist in activities towards fulfilling various compliance regulations such as PCI DSS, EU GDPR.

What you’ll bring to the team

• 5+ years of experience with understanding of various security technologies used in the industry.

• Degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Hands on experience in deploying and administering security solutions including Endpoint Protection, DLP, IPS, firewalls, Web Gateways, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, M365 Security.

• Thorough understanding of Networking protocols, Microsoft Active Directory, M365, Entra ID, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure.

• Recommended skills across security domains – Data Loss Prevention, SIEM, NextGen firewalls, VPN, Email Security, CNAPP, PKI infrastructure, encryption.

• Understanding of industry security standards and frameworks (i.e. MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-53).

• Industry security certifications preferred (CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, OSCP, CEH, etc...).

• Ability to write both technical and business documents.

• Strong, proven problem-solving skills, and ability to drive solutions through to completion.

What’s great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave  

• Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family

• Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on

• Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you

• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about

• Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)

• Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues

• Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)     

• Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)

• Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members

• Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)

• Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months

• Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day 

• Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling

• Eyecare vouchers (once a year)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops

• Robust family first policy:

Ø  16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave  

Ø  Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave

Ø  Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year

Ø  The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…

              *Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Closing Date: Sunday 9th March 2025

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