SOC Level 3 Analyst / Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom (5 days on-site)
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 per annum
Right to work: Our client is unable to sponsor visas, only candidates with current Right to Work in the UK can be considered
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC Level 3 Analyst / Cyber Security Engineer to join their team in Leeds city centre.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in firewall technologies, including Check Point, Fortinet, and potentially Palo Alto, to ensure their cyber defences are robust and responsive. This role is well-suited for a Professional Services Engineer transitioning into a Support Analyst role, offering the opportunity to leverage your engineering skills in a dynamic SOC environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and monitor firewall and network security solutions, including Check Point, Fortinet, and potentially Palo Alto
Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues and incidents while ensuring continuous availability and performance of the security infrastructure
Provide advanced threat detection, incident response, and proactive remediation of cybersecurity risks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain security solutions
Ensure compliance with organisational security policies and industry regulations
Act as a key member of the SOC team, contributing to the protection of business-critical infrastructure
Must-have experience:
Check Point Firewall (FW) technologies
Check Point Maestro FW technologies
Fortinet Firewall (FW) technologies
Desired Certifications and experience:
Experience with Palo Alto Firewall technologies is desired but not essential
Vendor qualifications in:
Check Point
Fortinet FW technologies
Palo Alto FW technologiesAbout you:
A detail-oriented, problem-solving cybersecurity professional with experience in firewall management and security operations
A team player, able to work on-site in Leeds for 5 days a week, dedicated to safeguarding the organisation's security posture
Ideally, a Professional Services Engineer looking to transition into a Support Analyst role within a SOC team, applying your hands-on knowledge to ensure operational excellence
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