IT Security Engineer - CrowdStrike - Manchester

Circle Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a motivated IT Security Engineer to join their new UK cybersecurity team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, including consulting for government clients. With a vibrant office environment and a focus on professional development, you'll engage in hands-on detection and response to security incidents while collaborating with a global team. Ideal candidates will have strong CrowdStrike experience and a background in SOC operations within a cloud environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a SOC/Security Engineer in a cloud environment.
• Strong CrowdStrike experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on detection and response to security incidents using SIEM.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SOC playbooks and security policies.

Skills

SOC / Security Engineer experience

CrowdStrike knowledge

SIEM tools experience

SOAR tools experience

Vulnerability management tools experience

Networking and infrastructure experience

Cybersecurity certifications

Job description

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We are looking for a motivated and experienced IT Security Engineer with CrowdStrike knowledge to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. Any experience with developing SOC playbooks would be very useful alongside the cloud experience needed.

Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ years of experience as a SOC / Security Engineer within a cloud environment
• Strong CrowdStrike experience is needed
• Experience with a range of SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management tools
• Experience advising on security best practices and developing SOC playbooks
• Networking and infrastructure experience, including with Firewalls and IDS / IPS
• Ideally, some relevant cybersecurity certifications
  
  

This is a nice, varied role carrying out detect and response duties in-house as well as consulting on security with external end-clients for our client's application suite (including some government clients, in a security-as-a-service environment). You'll work alongside both onsite colleagues in their new UK HQ in Manchester, as well as the international security operations team spread across America and EMEA Regions, with separate 24/7 SOC support, so no night shifts or weekends!

This role is full-time onsite in their Central Manchester office - you must be willing and able to attend the office 4 / 5 days a week in their brand-new UK headquarters. You will be working in a vibrant office with some of the most forward-thinking technical people

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on detection, investigation, and response to security incidents through SIEM and other security tools, carrying out forensic and root-cause analysis
• Analyse emerging threats and provide recommendations to mitigate risks, and plans to resolve security threats
• Ensure adherence to industry standards including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
• Assist in developing and maintaining SOC playbooks, security policies, guidelines, and best practices
  
  

The client is looking to pay a starting salary of up to £60k depending on experience. If you're eager to join a global leader in technology, working on a range of projects with excellent development opportunities and with a diverse portfolio of clients including government, click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to matthew . leach @ circlerecruitment . com

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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