Cyber Security Engineer

NEC Software Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software solutions is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join their InfoSec Detection Team. The role involves providing security guidance, threat hunting, and incident response, while collaborating with various teams to enhance security posture. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of security technologies and practices, with opportunities for career progression in a growing security team.

Benefits

Pension

Medical cover

Holiday

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Windows Client/Server and Hypervisor technologies.
• Experience with SIEM/XDR solutions.
• Knowledge of attack chains, APTs, and the threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to identify, assess, and investigate security issues.
• Monitor security events and take action to remediate operational risks.
• Assist in maintaining and developing our Privileged Access Management platform.

Skills

Windows Client/Server technologies

SIEM/XDR solutions

Networking (DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls)

Unix/Linux knowledge

Public cloud security practices

Education

Eligibility for security clearance to MOD SC and NPPV Level 3

Tools

PAM solutions

Trend Micro

Nessus

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Please note - this role can be Hybrid or Remote, subject to location.

Detection Team Engineer (Cyber Security)

We are seeking to appoint a Cyber Security Engineer, based out of the UK, to join our InfoSec Detection Team. As a member of this team, you will report directly to the Detection Team Lead and provide security guidance, threat hunting, incident response capabilities, and enforce security best practices throughout NEC.

You will collaborate with the Detection Team, Response Team, and Architects, developing and maintaining NEC's security posture, aligned with government guidance and our accreditations. Your expertise will help investigate and remediate complex security risks with a focus on root cause analysis (RCA).

Key Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with teams to identify, assess, and investigate security issues using tools like XDR, SIEM, Proxy solutions, Email Threat platforms, and others.
2. Monitor security events, prioritize risks, and take action to remediate operational security risks.
3. Support investigations and incident responses.
4. Assist in maintaining and developing our Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, requiring knowledge of XML, Python, and RegEx.
5. Work with Security Architects to implement new security capabilities and ensure compliance.
6. Familiarize with ITIL processes including change, problem, and incident management.
7. Maintain the NCSC's Cyber Security Essentials Plus accreditation.

Opportunities

The security team is growing, offering potential career progression into other security roles.

Pre-employment Checks

• Baseline Standard and Disclosure Scotland (BPSS).
• Ability to achieve and maintain Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Strong understanding of Windows Client/Server and Hypervisor technologies.
• Experience with SIEM/XDR solutions.
• Knowledge of attack chains, APTs, and the threat landscape.
• Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls).
• Basic Unix/Linux knowledge.
• Public cloud awareness and security practices.
• Eligibility for security clearance to MOD SC and NPPV Level 3.

Desirable:

• Malware analysis skills.
• Experience with Trend Micro, Nessus, managing PAM solutions.
• Understanding of ITIL, CE+, and UK government cyber guidance.
• Experience in a SOC or security team.

Additional Information

We offer excellent benefits including pension, medical cover, holiday, life assurance, and flexible benefits. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. All offers are subject to vetting, references, and possibly DBS checks.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity. Please inform us of any accessibility needs during the recruitment process.

Who We Are

Part of NEC Corporation, our software supports emergency services, healthcare, transportation, and more, making a real-world difference. Join us to help push boundaries and support public services worldwide.