GSF Car Parts Limited
Location
Brighton, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
About The Role
As an IT Infrastructure and Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure while proactively managing and enhancing the security posture. This role requires a deep understanding of IT infrastructure components, network architecture, and cybersecurity best practices.
About You
Position Overview:
As an IT Infrastructure and Security Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our organization's IT systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure while proactively managing and enhancing the security posture. This role requires a deep understanding of IT infrastructure components, network architecture, and cybersecurity best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Management:
Design, implement, and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, networks, storage, and other critical infrastructure components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system functionality and enhance overall IT operations.
Security Oversight:
Develop and implement comprehensive security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard the organization's data and IT assets.
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and address potential threats.
Monitor security alerts and incidents, respond to security breaches, and coordinate incident response activities.
Network Security:
Implement and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other network security technologies.
Design and maintain secure network architecture, including VPNs, VLANs, and other technologies to protect sensitive information.
Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve network security.
Identity and Access Management:
Administer and enhance identity and access management systems to ensure proper authentication and authorization controls.
Implement and manage multi-factor authentication and single sign-on solutions to strengthen access security.
Security Awareness and Training:
Develop and deliver security awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.
Provide training on security best practices, policies, and procedures to staff members.
Qualifications:
Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience in IT infrastructure management and cybersecurity roles.
In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security architecture, and infrastructure components.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCNP are highly desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
What we offer:
Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone!
To name a few of our benefits we offer: • Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role • 20 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to 5 more with time-served • Free flu vaccine • Health & wellbeing tools • Free support from pension experts • Life assurance scheme • Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis • A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes • Paid time off to volunteer • Training qualifications and career progression opportunities
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure #J-18808-LjbffrJob tags
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