Cyber Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity sector is seeking a skilled professional to support clients' cybersecurity strategies. The role involves conducting security assessments, monitoring logs for incidents, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Microsoft Security Technologies and strong communication skills to convey security concepts effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.
• Ability to analyze and interpret security logs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of clients' cybersecurity strategies.
• Conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Monitoring and analyzing security logs to detect incidents.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Security Technologies

Knowledge of security assessment tools

Understanding of current cybersecurity threats

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Key responsibilities in this role include:

1. Supporting the implementation of clients' cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures tailored to organizational needs.
2. Conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses and recommend remediation measures.
3. Monitoring and analyzing security logs, events, and alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents promptly.
4. Developing and managing the SIEM solution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into new systems, applications, and technologies.
5. Staying updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively suggesting improvements.
6. Supporting incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, recovery, and mentoring junior team members.
7. Assisting in cybersecurity awareness and training programs to foster a security-conscious culture.
8. Ensuring compliance with relevant security frameworks, regulations, and standards such as Cyber Essentials, CAF/Gov Assure, and NCSC.
9. Supporting vulnerability management reports and processes.
10. Documenting alerts and creating playbooks.

Professional Skills Required:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Security Technologies, such as Sentinel, Entra, and Defender.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.
• Knowledge of security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Understanding of current cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret security logs, events, and alerts effectively.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, Cyber Essentials, NCSC).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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