Cyber Security Engineer

Summer-Browning Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm in London is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for a 12-month assignment. The ideal candidate will have an active Security clearance and strong skills in SIEM tools and SOC operations. This hybrid role requires proficiency in security principles and incident response, with relevant industry certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Security clearance required.
• Solid background in Cyber Security is essential.
• Experience with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage of security events to assess their scope and impact.
• Make recommendations for efficient remediation of security incidents.
• Respond to incidents and conduct forensic analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in SIEM tools like Splunk

Experience in SOC operations

Knowledge of forensic analysis

Network security principles

Education

Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, etc.)

Tools

Splunk

Tenable Threat Modelling System

Job description

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

The ideal candidates will possess an active Security clearance and have a solid background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience:

• 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.
• 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.