Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Proactive Appointments; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer in Reading. This role involves conducting security operations and improving security controls critically. Candidates should have experience in Security Engineering and knowledge of security technologies. The position offers hybrid working and requires strong technical expertise in addressing threats and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Engineering or Network Security.
• Hands-on knowledge of security tools like Web Application Firewalls.
• Understanding of IT security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily security engineering tasks.
• Develop an understanding of threats and vulnerabilities.
• Make recommendations to implement security controls.

Skills

Security Engineering

Network Security

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Web Application Firewalls

SASE

SIEM

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

Education

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

SANS GCIA

CCNA

CCNP

Tools

Web Application Firewalls

Firewalls

SIEM

Antivirus

Email/Web Security Gateways

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Reading – Perm

GBP60,000 – GBP70,000

Hybrid working

As our client's Cyber Security business continues to grow, they are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant office with hybrid working.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Responsibility:

• Carry out daily security engineering/operation tasks under an ITIL framework
• Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
• Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security.
• Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner

Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Skills:

• Experience in Security Engineering, Network Security, and/or working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Hands–on knowledge of security tools and technologies, including Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, antivirus, email/web security gateways, Firewalls, load balancers, ACLs, and network protocols (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Strong grasp of security infrastructure design, IT security best practices, and system hardening.
• Solid understanding of IT systems and protocols such as networks, domain management, and virtualized environments.
• Holds or is working towards certifications like CISSP, SANS GCIA, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar.
• Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks is a plus.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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