Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to oversee the CrowdStrike platform and ensure robust security measures. The role emphasizes incident response, monitoring for threats, and managing compliance with regulatory obligations. Candidates should have experience with CrowdStrike EDR, related compliance frameworks, and relevant certifications. This position supports a hybrid working approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing CrowdStrike EDR, Mimecast, and DLP tools.
• Deep understanding of security compliance standards.
• Strong networking skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain CrowdStrike platform, configuring EDR policies.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct root cause analysis.
• Monitor security threats and conduct vulnerability scans.

Skills

CrowdStrike EDR

Mimecast

Email DLP (Tessian or equivalent)

Security Frameworks & Compliance (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)

Networking

Education

Crest Practitioner Security Analyst – CPSA

Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP

Palo Alto Network Certified Security Operations Professional

Job description

Overview

The Lead Cyber Security Engineer will be instrumental in helping to build a new SecOps function, reporting to the Infrastructure Platforms Manager. This role will be responsible for helping to implement and maintain robust security across our infrastructure and incident response. Lead Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect systems from ever-evolving cyber threats moving towards a zero-trust operating model. The role will serve as the technical lead, drive key security initiatives, play a pivotal role in mentoring junior team members and increasing our overall security posture. The role will assist the Firm with our efforts to work towards ISO 27001 certification and implementing CIS controls.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Overall management and maintenance of the CrowdStrike platform, including configuring EDR policies, tuning SIEM rules, and optimizing the system for performance
• Work with the network engineers to implement posture management i.e. ICE/NAC segmentation/lateral movement control and firewalls
• Proactive collaboration with InfoSec to align CrowdStrike and other key security platforms with our security strategy and policies
• Leading or participating in incident response efforts, conducting root cause analysis, and developing runbooks for incident handling
• Monitoring for security threats, analyzing alerts, and responding to incidents using CrowdStrike and other security tools. Conduct vulnerability scans and support remediation and risk mitigation efforts
• Oversee WAF, DDoS, VPN, and perimeter firewalls
• Manage Email and Web Security Gateways
• Work with Endpoints team to administer MFA, SSO, PAM, MDM/MAM, and Conditional Access
• Maintain security certificates, encryption keys, and IDS/IPS systems
• Lead ad-hoc security projects
• Collaborate with third-party penetration testers to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities
• Creating detailed reports on detected threats, incidents, and response actions, as well as documenting configurations, processes, and runbooks.
• Keeping well-informed of the latest cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and updates
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

Skills and Experience

Experience in the following technologies:

• CrowdStrike EDR
• Mimecast
• Tessian or equivalent email DLP
• Deep understanding of Security Frameworks & Compliance PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS
• Networking

Person Specification

Qualifications including:

• Crest Practitioner Security Analyst – CPSA
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP
• Palo Alto Network Certified Security Operations Professional
• Working together
• Integrity and respect
• Inclusive
• Personal impact and growth
• Driving high standards
• Client - centric
• Responsible Business

Hybrid working

Hybrid working - We adopt a hybrid and flexible working approach, dependent on the requirements of the role and subject to manager approval.

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