Senior Security Engineer - Hybrid, Security Architecture

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its Information Security function. The role involves implementing secure infrastructure, managing SIEM/SOAR platforms, and automating security processes. Candidates should have strong networking fundamentals, skills in various security tools, and a commitment to continuous learning. Excellent benefits, including hybrid working options and medical resources, are offered in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical

Wellbeing resources

Enhanced leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in security engineering or a technical security role.
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP).
• Skills in several of: SIEM, SOAR, detection rules, and scripting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and high personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimise secure infrastructure and tooling.
• Manage and tune SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and MSSPs to ensure consistent controls.
• Automate security processes and track performance metrics.
• Support incident response investigations and remediation.
• Work with vulnerability management to reduce risk.

Skills

Security engineering

Networking fundamentals

SIEM

SOAR

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Windows

Linux

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its Information Security function. The role involves implementing secure infrastructure, managing SIEM/SOAR platforms, and automating security processes. Candidates should have strong networking fundamentals, skills in various security tools, and a commitment to continuous learning. Excellent benefits, including hybrid working options and medical resources, are offered in this exciting opportunity.