Cyber Security Engineer

ARM (Advanced Resource Managers); England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services and consultancy client seeks a Cyber Security Engineer to design and manage advanced security solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of security technologies and experience in incident response, along with relevant certifications. Enjoy a salary of £65-75K and excellent benefits, including healthcare, training, and generous leave.

Benefits

Healthcare and dental insurance

Company pension matched up to 5%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance - 4 x annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Udemy training platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity role in MSP.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, Firewalls.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like ISO 27001, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage advanced security solutions.
• Develop security policies and incident response plans.
• Conduct security audits and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Cyber Security

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Forensic Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Cisco Splunk

Palo Alto QRadar

Job description

GBP65-75K basic + benefits

Department: Security Practice

Reports To: Head of Security Services

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer looking for a new challenge?

Do you have a background in Cyber Security with a strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) in an MSP or similar environment, along with hands-on experience with Splunk/MS Sentinel/QRadar and KQL?

Here at ARM we are recruiting for a Full time permanent Cyber Security Engineer for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours.

Our client:

They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Lead technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops and architecture design sessions, explain, demonstrate, and architect the solution to help solve client security challenges and priorities
• Develop strategies and recommendations to improve our client's security posture, and shape technical win plans with pre-sales resources.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans on managed devices.
• Conduct security awareness training and advise clients on best practices.
• Assist in security audits, compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.), and regulatory assessments.
• Be a technical specialist who is responsible for engaging and scaling with other teams within and outside the organisation throughout the sales cycle, engaging partners in sell-with scenarios and supporting their technical capabilities.
• Research emerging threats and technologies, recommending enhancements to security frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security professionals.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5yrs+ of experience in a cybersecurity role within an IT MSP or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Splunk or Palo Alto QRadar, and Detection Rule languages such as KQL
• Hands-on experience with threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Deep understanding of Palo Alto XSOAR or similar
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Proficiency in Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
• Deep technical understanding of Microsoft security architectures, solutions and technologies
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or Security+ are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Some of the benefits include:

• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Company pension is matched up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and the option to purchase 5 extra days
• Life assurance - 4 x annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Client prioritises internal development opportunities and offer access to our Udemy training platform with over 5000 training courses

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.