Senior Security Engineer: Threat Detection & IR (UK)

Intermedia Intelligent Communications; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud communications company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role involves monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and contributing to security engineering. Strong experience with Windows and Linux, proficiency in scripting languages, and a degree in Computer Science are required. The ideal candidate excels in communication and documentation and will mentor junior team members. The compensation ranges from GBP 70,000 to GBP 80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a security engineering or operations role.
• Deep expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S).
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM and EDR.
• Investigate security incidents and determine root cause.
• Assist with security reviews related to infrastructure changes.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in security operations support.

Skills

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Windows

Linux

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

A leading cloud communications company is seeking a Senior Security Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role involves monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and contributing to security engineering. Strong experience with Windows and Linux, proficiency in scripting languages, and a degree in Computer Science are required. The ideal candidate excels in communication and documentation and will mentor junior team members. The compensation ranges from GBP 70,000 to GBP 80,000 annually.