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Role/Team overview
Core Cyber Security
Our team protects the technology, platforms and data that millions of customers trust every day. From streaming services and connected devices to enterprise systems, we embed security into everything we build and operate.
Cyber security is key to ensuring continued customer engagement by enabling Sky to offer the most secure experience across content, products, technology and services. By staying ahead of emerging threats and working closely with teams across Sky and Comcast, we ensure our services remain safe, resilient and always available, helping Sky continue to grow securely.
What you’ll do
- Develop and implement PAM policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Monitor PAM activities and alerts to detect potential security breaches or policy violations and take appropriate actions.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of the PAM system to identify and address any security gaps or vulnerabilities.
- Work with auditors to and supply evidence as required.
- Work with teams across different territories and areas of Sky, building relationships and improving Sky’s privileged security baseline.
- Be familiar designing and implementing closed loop credential management workflows.
- Stay ahead of the security curve and make best practice recommendations to senior management (NIST, NCSC etc.)
- Be able to work autonomously on complex projects, gathering key information and making appropriate recommendations.
- Design, implement, and manage the PAM system to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems.
- Mentoring and support for other members of the Team.
What you’ll bring
Essential criteria:
- Be CyberArk certified to at least Defender level.
- Strong recent experience with administrating and configuration of:
- Solid understanding of Identity Governance and Administration platforms (preferably One Identity)
- Expertise in cross platform scripting (Powershell, bash etc.).
- Be a subject matter expert on both legacy and modern authentication protocols.
- Have excellent security awareness including standards e.g., IS027001, NIST and CIS.
- Have a good understanding of Web APIs including SOAP, REST and GraphQL architectures.
- Have experience with threat modelling methodologies e.g., STRIDE.
- Have a good understanding of Access Controls and Identity Lifecycle management.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
Benefits and perks
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
- Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
- Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
- Private healthcare with mental health support
- Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
- Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
- Sharesave and Tech schemes
- A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you’ll work
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.
Your office base
Livingston Watermark
Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it’s a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Osterley
Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Brick Lane
Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10 minute walk.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
