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Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer
£45,000 - 45,000
AWD Online
Wenlock Road, London + Remote
£45,000 - 45,000
Requirements
Must:
- Professional security and technical certifications (either obtained or expected to obtain) such as CISSP, CISA, CCNA, MTA IT Infrastructure, SSCP, CEH, and/or CREST CPSA / CRT.
- An enthusiasm for staying up to date with the very latest updates about security threats, vulnerabilities, and solutions.
- Demonstrable experience of working in cyber security, system engineering, or a similar role.
- Hands-on experience building, configuring, and managing technical solutions, ideally security tools such as anti-malware, content filtering, SIEM, and threat detection solutions.
- In-depth understanding of Windows OS and general knowledge of Linux and MacOS.
- Experience working with technology suppliers and outsourced services.
- Experience collating and interpreting alerts and diagnostic information.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Support the Operational Security Manager by executing security operating procedures consistently, reliably, and accurately on a BAU basis.
- Work with external suppliers, including an outsourced 24/7 Security Operating Centre (SOC), to ensure quality and effectiveness of the services provided and respond quickly to security alerts raised.
- Maintain security tools to ensure they are configured and integrated according to best practice.
- Ensure that security patches and updates are tested.
- Produce and maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date procedural documentation.
- Participate in playbook test exercises and respond to genuine security incidents.
- Identify current and emerging security threats.
- Analyze threat intelligence and escalate to the Operational Security Manager as appropriate.
- Work with other security and technology colleagues to ensure that security vulnerabilities are mitigated quickly.
- Deliver monthly vulnerability scans and support technology colleagues to schedule and track remediation.
- Analyze and interpret complex technical information to identify patterns and trends, root causes, and causal links.
- Work in partnership with Change and Project teams to ensure secure delivery of changes and new deployments.
Description
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer with experience in cyber security, system engineering, or a similar role. You will have hands-on knowledge of security tools like anti-malware, content filtering, SIEM, and threat detection solutions. In this role, you will be at the frontline of cyber defense, working closely with the Security Operations Manager. You will monitor, maintain, and enhance security tools and services, and collaborate with external security providers, including a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), to respond to security alerts promptly. Your expertise will help us stay ahead of emerging security risks as you manage security controls, run vulnerability scans, and analyze threats. We offer a competitive salary between £45,000 - £48,000 per annum and excellent benefits, including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. Additionally, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package, and discounts and cashback schemes. While this role allows for remote/home-based and hybrid working, some occasional travel to Belfast and UK sites will be required. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are eager to stay ahead of the latest cyber security developments, we would love to hear from you!
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