CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is supporting a client in the Central Government seeking a Cyber Security Engineer for a 12-month assignment. The ideal candidate will hold active DV clearance and possess solid Cyber Security experience in a high-threat environment. Responsibilities include SOC operations and incident response with skills in SIEM tools. The role offers hybrid and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance is required.
• Solid background in Cyber Security within a high-threat government environment.
• Ability to triage security events effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support client in the Central Government with security operations.
• Conduct incident response and forensic analysis.
• Recommendations for remediation of security events.

Skills

Proficiency in SIEM tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable

Experience in SOC operations

Skills in incident response and forensic analysis

Knowledge of network security principles

Incident response

Vulnerability scanners

Education

Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

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 candidate will hold an active DV clearance and have a solid background in Cyber Security working within a high-threat government environment, 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.