Cyber Security Engineer

Summer Browning; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in London is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer for a hybrid role. Responsibilities include managing Security Information and Event Management tools, incident response, and forensic analysis. Candidates should have active security clearance and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP. Ideal for those experienced in network security principles and SOC operations.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance is required.
• Proficient with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage of security events and recommend remediation.
• Manage SOC operations and incident responses.

Skills

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Network security principles

Education

Industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

Tools

Splunk

Defender

Tenable Threat Modelling System

Job description

Overview

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER | SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC).

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London | Hybrid | Remote

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation.
• Experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance (as applicable).
• Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.