Remote Security Engineer — Incident Response & Hardening

RedRock Resourcing; United States; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking a remote Security Engineer to join its dynamic team. This position involves monitoring security events, responding to live incidents, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of hands-on experience in cyber security, strong knowledge of both Windows and Linux systems, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. This role offers a competitive salary of £65k - £75k, along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Operations Center or similar environment is essential.
• Proficient in system hardening practices.
• Ability to analyze and respond to security events efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security events across various platforms.
• Respond to live incidents and manage threat evaluations.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance system integrity.

Skills

2–4 years’ experience in a hands‑on cyber security role

Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems

Familiar with attacker techniques and detection/response tools

Practical experience investigating alerts

Proactive and problem‑solving mindset

Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience

Education

Relevant degree in IT or cyber security

Job description

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking a remote Security Engineer to join its dynamic team. This position involves monitoring security events, responding to live incidents, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of hands-on experience in cyber security, strong knowledge of both Windows and Linux systems, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. This role offers a competitive salary of £65k - £75k, along with additional benefits.