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Vitol

Cybersecurity Engineer

Vitol
Switzerland · Full-time · Mid-Senior

Overview

Company Description

We are a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum; from oil through to power, renewables and carbon credits. Every day we use our expertise to distribute energy around the world. We source from producers, refiners and intermediaries and deliver to refineries, utilities, airlines and retail distribution networks as well as wholesalers and other traders. We manage the physical risk associated with moving energy.

Our business is global: we trade over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and products and charter around 6,200 ship voyages a year. We also use our technical expertise to manage a global network of energy infrastructure that we deploy to help meet supply and demand flows worldwide. Our trading and logistical expertise is supported by a suite of propriety technology applications that we build and maintain in-house. Our revenues in 2023 were $400 billion. For more information please visit: https://www.vitol.com/.

Our people

Our people are our business. It is our people’s expertise, innovation, drive and relationships that develop and grow our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which we believe individuals can reach their full potential, unfettered by hierarchy.

Our flat, meritocratic organisational structure encourages an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, with everyone primarily focused on delivering results, and delivering them efficiently and safely.

Our business is global and our people are as diverse as the world in which we work. We have over 60 nationalities among our team – giving us a diversity of thinking which we believe translates into a greater understanding of our customers and better and more informed decisions.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer will be based in either Geneva or London and will report to the Vitol CISO. This role is crucial for ensuring the security and integrity of our global computing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and maintain security architecture for on-premises environments.
  • Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and alerts, providing L2 and L3 support.
  • Lead the Red Team internal operations.
  • Operate vulnerability management tools and processes.
  • Implement and manage identity and access management solutions.
  • Collaborate in security incident management efforts, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.
  • Develop and maintain security documentation.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on network security, security architecture, and incident management.
  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are required.
  • Strong knowledge of best practices in modern security architectures, network security, identity and access management, and security incident management.
  • Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and familiarity with networking and operating systems.
  • Experience in a commodities trading environment is an advantage.

Additional Information

Personal Characteristics

  • Highly responsive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting critical deadlines.
  • Ready to work extended hours when required.
  • Can work independently and report to the CISO.
  • Excellent judgment, attention to detail.
  • Solution and results oriented.
  • Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of personal integrity.

Key Skills

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Posted
Dec 18, 2024
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Geneva
Company
Vitol

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