Cyber Security Engineer (Hybrid)

Part of Kaplan Inc.,a US-owned business, Kaplan International is a world-leading education business providing English courses for international students (Kaplan International English) and preparation programmes for international students wishing to enter UK universities (Kaplan International Pathways). We are a premium brand with a reputation for high-quality tuition and excellent levels of pastoral support. 

Information technology at Kaplan International (KI) is a key enabler of business transformation and growth. KI is going through a multi-year digital transformation programme across the student journey. As part of this transformation, we are enhancing and expanding our Security Operations team to meet increasing cyber threats.

• →Monitor and support Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint and Intune for endpoint protection and device compliance.
• →Assist with security monitoring and configuration reviews across AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365.
• →Support vulnerability management activities across endpoints, cloud infrastructure and applications using Qualys, Snyk, Orca Security and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, including vulnerability scanning, reviewing findings, remediation tracking and reporting
• →Assist with application security testing, OWASP Top 10 reviews and DevSecOps security activities.
• →Monitor Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security alerts, suspicious sign-ins and identity risks.
• →Investigate and triage security alerts, escalating complex incidents to senior engineers.
• →Support endpoint hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation and security compliance.
• →Assist with security reporting, documentation and automation using PowerShell or Python.
• →Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud and Development teams to resolve security issues.
• →Support security monitoring and assessments of AI applications and services, including Microsoft Copilot, focusing on data protection, access controls and emerging AI-related threats

• 2–3 years of experience in cyber security, IT infrastructure or technical support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Intune, Azure, AWS and M365.
• Awareness of vulnerability management and tools such as Qualys, Orca and Snyk.
• Basic understanding of application security, OWASP Top 10 and secure development practices.
• Understanding of networking, Windows security, identity management and cloud fundamentals.
• Familiarity with security alerts, incident response and vulnerability remediation.
• Basic scripting knowledge in PowerShell or Python
• Strong analytical skills, willingness to learn and ability to work collaboratively.

• Expertise across the whole IT security spectrum (Software, Servers, Infrastructure, Networks)
• Strong IT Security knowledge, and ability to balance business objectives with information security best practises
• Documenting security incidents, their analysis, and remediation measures, and providing regular updates and reports.
• Advanced scripting and automation experience.
• Identifying, prioritizing, and managing vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, EDR, XDR, DLP, SOC management tooling and other security tools.
• Experience of securing o365 and configuration of Microsoft security tools.
• Working knowledge of public cloud security and protecting SaaS solutions
• An inquiring mind, can-do, positive attitude, and initiative-taking approach
• Good organisational and planning skills, and the ability to make decisions independently

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.