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1st Line Security Engineer
Job summary
A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate 1st Line Security Engineer to join their growing security operations team in Durham. This hands-on role involves monitoring security alerts, investigating potential threats, and supporting vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in cyber security, basic networking knowledge, and exposure to Linux or cloud platforms. The company offers structured training, funded certifications, and a clear progression path into advanced security roles.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong interest in cyber security and a willingness to learn.
- Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, DNS, VPN.
- Exposure to Linux administration and/or cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Any experience with security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, or vulnerability scanners is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM and endpoint protection tools.
- Investigate potential threats and escalate complex incidents.
- Support vulnerability management and patching processes.
- Apply hardening techniques to Linux systems and cloud workloads.
- Assist with identity and access management tasks in Microsoft Entra.
Skills
Tools
Are you passionate about cyber security and ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a 1st Line Security Engineer to join a growing security operations team, providing frontline defence and hands‑on technical support across a modern IT environment.
- Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM and endpoint protection tools.
- Investigate potential threats and escalate complex incidents where needed.
- Support vulnerability management and patching processes.
- Apply hardening techniques to Linux systems and cloud workloads.
- Assist with identity and access management tasks in Microsoft Entra.
- Contribute to small projects after your initial BAU integration-such as tuning security tools, implementing best practices, and automating routine tasks.
- A strong interest in cyber security and willingness to learn.
- Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
- Exposure to Linux administration and/or cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) is a plus.
- Any experience with security tooling (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners) is beneficial.
- Structured training plan with funded certifications (e.g., Security+, SC‑900, AZ‑900).
- Clear progression path into advanced security engineering roles.
- Opportunity to work on real‑world security projects after initial onboarding.
- Supportive team environment with hands‑on mentoring.
This is an on-site role based in Durham, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in cyber security.
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