Cyber Security Engineer

Harrington Starr; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer in London to strengthen security operations across a complex enterprise infrastructure. The role covers network security, incident response, vulnerability management and infrastructure security.

You will work hands-on across Check Point firewalls, Cisco networks and ISE, with exposure to Zscaler, Splunk and other monitoring tools. A strong scripting background and diverse OS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer role within an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Check Point firewalls, Cisco networking and Cisco ISE.
• Experience with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), Splunk and security monitoring tools.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications or equivalent networking expertise.
• PowerShell or scripting experience.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange and Linux (Red Hat).
• VMware/VxRail, RecoverPoint HCI and Rubrik backup solutions.
• Microsoft or VMware certifications.
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents and threats.
• Configure, maintain and optimise enterprise security infrastructure.
• Manage firewalls, network security devices and secure access solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security hardening and remediation.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Conduct ethical hacking and security testing activities.
• Maintain security policies, documentation and compliance standards.
• Work closely with internal IT teams and third-party vendors to deliver secure infrastructure.
• Deliver security awareness training and promote security best practices across the business.

Skills

Check Point firewalls

Cisco networking

Cisco ISE

Zscaler

Splunk

PowerShell

Tools

VMware VxRail

RecoverPoint

Rubrik backup

CUCM

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

Exchange

Job description

Hiring: Cyber Security Engineer | London | Hybrid

We're working with a well-established organisation looking to appoint an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen its security operations and protect a complex enterprise infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on security professional who enjoys working across network security, incident response, vulnerability management and infrastructure security.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents and threats.
• Configure, maintain and optimise enterprise security infrastructure.
• Manage firewalls, network security devices and secure access solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security hardening and remediation.
• Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Conduct ethical hacking and security testing activities.
• Maintain security policies, documentation and compliance standards.
• Work closely with internal IT teams and third-party vendors to deliver secure infrastructure.
• Deliver security awareness training and promote security best practices across the business.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role within an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Check Point firewalls, Cisco networking and Cisco ISE.
• Experience with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), Splunk and security monitoring tools.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications or equivalent networking expertise.
• PowerShell or scripting experience.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange and Linux (Red Hat).
• VMware/VxRail, RecoverPoint HCI and Rubrik backup solutions.
• Microsoft or VMware certifications.
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).