Cyber Security Engineer - Ellesmere Port (Hybrid x2 a week)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Are you a skilled and passionate Cyber Security Engineer looking for a challenging role within a global organisation? We are seeking a talented individual to join our client's team on a hybrid basis, with a requirement to be on-site in Ellesmere Port two days a week.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the protection of critical systems and data, working on a diverse range of security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cyber Incident Management: Lead incident response, conduct threat analysis, update runbooks, and liaise with the Security Operations Centre.
* Cyber Security Operations: Assist in delivering and maintaining security services, monitor security queues, provide vulnerability and KPI reporting, manage penetration testing, and work with IT teams to resolve vulnerabilities.
* Cyber Security Risk Management: Maintain the cyber security risk register, ensure compliance with policies and standards, identify and assess new risks, prioritise remediation, and conduct supplier security assessments.
* Security Design: Assess IT designs for security risks, define security standards, develop security requirements, and promote security principles.
* Security Awareness Training: Manage the security awareness platform, report training KPIs, schedule phishing tests, and follow up on non-compliance.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical issues and identify viable solutions.
* Proficiency in interrogating systems using PowerShell and KQL.
* Solid understanding of security concepts and the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience in reviewing and assessing risk within system designs using industry best practices.
* Ability to advise on risk impact and tolerance, and describe different risk methodologies.
* Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and the impact of vulnerabilities on systems.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Defender services.
* Thorough understanding of cyber incident management processes and experience leading incident response.
* Experience with threat hunting.
* One or more of the following qualifications: ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), (ISC)² Associate.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
* (ISC)² SSCP, (ISC)² CISSP, ISACA CRISC, ISACA CISA, ISACA CISM, GIAC GCIH.
* Relevant Microsoft, AWS, CEH, SANS qualifications.
* Cyber Security Undergraduate Degree/Apprenticeship.
* Other relevant cyber security qualifications.
Why Apply?
* Competitive salary of up to £60,000.
* Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging security projects.
* Contribute to the security posture of a global organisation.
* Hybrid working model (2 days on-site in Ellesmere Port).
If you are a driven and experienced Cyber Security Engineer with a passion for protecting systems and data, we encourage you to apply.
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