Security Operations Engineer - £40K - Warrington The client I am working with is experiencing a fantastic period of growth and to be able to support this they are therefore looking for a Security Operations Engineer to join their technical team. Role Description: Vulnerability Management Detection and Response (VMDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), AI-based email protection, and Privileged Access Management systems are just a few of the cutting-edge security tools that you will be tasked with managing and enhancing as a Security Operations Engineer. Making sure these systems are operating efficiently and are upgraded frequently to satisfy evolving security requirements will be your aim. Additionally, you'll be crucial in keeping an eye on and maintaining the security environment, making sure security standards are followed, and assisting in process improvement. Your capacity to lower vulnerabilities, boost operational effectiveness, and fulfil important performance goals like response and remediation timelines will be used to gauge your achievement. You can directly contribute to the overall security and success of the organisation by optimising various security tools, especially SIEM systems, for improved threat detection and incident response. Key responsibilities: React promptly to security events, carry out a comprehensive investigation, and put corrective measures in place. Create technical documentation to assist colleagues with procedural guidance and root cause analysis. In charge of overseeing the organization's technology stack monitoring, which includes AWS Security, Microsoft Security, VMDR, and XDR. Oversee and maintain security software and technologies to keep them current and efficiently protect the company's resources. To find vulnerabilities and put mitigation plans in place, conduct routine security evaluations of networks and systems. Perform penetration testing, evaluate the findings, and address any issues that are discovered. To stop unauthorised access, data breaches, and cyberattacks, keep an eye on access control. Keep abreast of the danger environment. To make sure security is integrated, collaborate with other teams like Systems, NOC, Network Architecture and Design, and system owners. Encourage the development of a security-conscious culture. Develop and enhance incident runbooks and playbooks. Skillset: Strong interest in cyber security and information. Proficiency in network security, cyber security, or information security. Experience or demonstrated expertise in PCAP and log analysis. strong knowledge of threat actor strategies, such as lateral movement, DDoS, web application attacks, port scanning, and phishing. Thorough understanding of the foundations of networks, including the OSI Stack, TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP(S). Knowledge of security management frameworks such as TSA, NIST, and ISO27001. Expertise in putting important control mechanisms into place and improving them to improve security posture. Knowledgeable about creating reports on security controls on a regular, quarterly, or annual basis. Strong communication skills both in writing and speaking. Relevant certifications such as MSc in Cyber Security, ISC2 CC, CompTIA Security, CySA, or Network. If this sounds of interest, send me your CV to (url removed) For more information about Senitor and the opportunities we have to offer follow us on Twitter SenitorIT Senitor Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy