Security Automation Engineer

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AXS, part of AEG, is a leading global ticketing, data, and marketing solutions provider. AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love.  Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events and are the preferred ticketing partner for some of the largest UK venues and festivals, from The O2 Arena and The SSE Arena, Wembley to British Summer Time in Hyde Park. Since our founding in 2011, we've consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans across the globe, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment. 

We continue to lead the evolution of our industry today from our wonderful offices in London, throughout the US and Europe.  At each location you'll find a dedicated, diverse team who create ground-breaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.  We love what we do along with our fantastic culture, enviable perks and comprehensive benefits.  

We’re passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we’re always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. Together we keep the world cheering.

The Role

We are seeking a Security Automation Engineer to be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions to enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture by streamlining repetitive security tasks, integrating security tools, and creating automated incident response workflows, effectively minimizing manual intervention and improving threat detection and response capabilities across the network. Qualified candidates will have experience in Cloud Security plus scripting experience with python, terraform and writing lambda functions.

What Will You Do?

• Proactively identify security risks and implement practices that meet standards for information security, by analyzing current systems, and working with IT and the business. Partner with development and infrastructure teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities Develop mitigation plans.
• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and controls to meet security and compliance needs.
• Develop and maintain security policies, guidelines, and lead implementation in all systems, including AWS and in particular, Cloud Formation, CloudTrail, AWS Inspector, EC2, EMR, S3, Redshift, RDS, AutoScaling groups.
• Oversee threat management and security incident handling, including the coordination of investigations and reporting of security incidents to management, in alignment with business.
• Work with the team and QSA on PCI (level 1 & level 2 service provider) & SOC initiatives for the company.
• Ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, and configuration of hardware, applications and software.
• Ensure audit trails, systems logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements. Provide support and guidance for legal and regulatory compliance efforts, including audit support.
• Promote information security awareness throughout the company. Stay current with security technologies and threats by monitoring vendor and industry publications and attending training.
• Coordinate security efforts with the development, systems, product and project teams.

What Will You Bring?

• Relevant cloud security and AWS experience
• Scripting experience with python, terraform and writing lambda functions required
• A background in Systems Engineering
• Experience with IDS/IPS, file integrity, internal/external penetration & vulnerability tests, FIM, SEIM, Log aggregation tools
• Experience working within PCI data security & SOC standards
• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, web application scans, OWASP Top 10, SANS25, content filtering, office 365 DLP security etc.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification is a plus

Pay range for this role:  £80,000 -  £96000 plus a 10% annual bonus eligibility

What’s in it for You?

• Be a part of our impactful 24x7x365 Operations Center
• Extraordinary People – we’re not kidding!
• Meaningful Mission - Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.
• We'll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AXS/AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you'll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose a free show and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us

Why AXS?
AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets every year for 500+ partners across North America, Europe, and Asia, from venues like the O2 in London and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver to teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 500 professionals in multiple locations worldwide, including Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, London, Tempe, Stockholm, and Tokyo. At each location you’ll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we’ve dubbed ourselves “Fanatix”) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment. 

You can find out more about life at AXS here: https://aegeurope.com/brands/axs/

So why apply?

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Why not find out why our employees love working here: https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

You can find out about our benefits here: AEG Benefits

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

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