Senior Cyber Security Engineer – 11099MS

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

Job summary

A dynamic Cyber Security company in Reading is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer. This role offers hybrid working and involves responsibility for daily security operations and developing threat understanding. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge in security tools and holds relevant certifications. Salary ranges from £60,000 to £70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Engineering and Network Security is essential.
• Hands-on knowledge of key security tools and technologies required.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are desired.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily security engineering tasks under ITIL.
• Analyze and implement effective security controls.
• Assist in vulnerability analysis and timely implementation of recommendations.

Skills

Security Engineering

Network Security

Working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Knowledge of security tools

Security infrastructure design

IT security best practices

Education

CISSP certification

SANS GCIA certification

CompTIA Security+ certification

CCNA/CCNP certification

Tools

Web Application Firewalls

SIEM

Firewalls

Antivirus software

Job description

11099MS
£60k – 70k per year

Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Reading – Perm

£60,000 – £70,000

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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