Cybersecurity Engineer

AHK Group Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AHK Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team in Liverpool. The successful candidate will monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats while collaborating with various departments to ensure best practices in cybersecurity. Required qualifications include a degree in an IT-related field and professional certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and security technologies.
• 5 years or more in an infrastructure or security related role.
• Educated to degree level or above in an IT related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring, detection, and resolution of cyber threats.
• Collaborate with other departments to share cybersecurity expertise.
• Ensure AHK systems remain protected at all times.

Skills

Networking

Security technologies

Scripting/programming languages (Powershell, Python, Bash)

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in IT related field

CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CISM

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight is looking for a dedicated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team here in Liverpool. In this role you will ensure AHK systems remain protected at all times with respect to cybersecurity. As a key player in a close knit team, you will lead the monitoring, detection, and resolution of cyber threats, ensuring our systems remain secure at all times. You will also collaborate with other departments to share your cybersecurity expertise and help drive best practices across the business.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Powershell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to security.

Required Work Experience

• Significant experience, typically demonstrated by 5 years or more, in an infrastructure or security related role.

Required Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above in an IT related field.
• CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CISM (preferred)

Travel

Occasional travel may be required to UK and Overseas locations.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.