Security Engineer - Remote/Homebased (REFGJ6)

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

Security Engineer - Remote/Homebased (REFGJ6)

Salary: £65k - £75k + Benefits and Progression

Location: Remote

Due to continued growth and expansion, a leading organisation is now hiring a Security Engineer to join its dynamic and growing team. An exciting opportunity for a hands‑on Security Engineer who is technically strong, proactive, and confident operating in a fast‑paced SOC environment.

Resposibilities:

• Monitor and investigate security events across systems, networks, and applications
• Respond to live incidents, including analysis, escalation, and remediation
• Identify vulnerabilities and systemic weaknesses through assessments and testing
• Review and apply threat intelligence to reduce risk exposure
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to strengthen systems
• Maintain and optimise monitoring, alerting, and reporting processes
• Participate in proactive exercises such as penetration testing and scenario simulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations and platform protections

Skills:

• 2–4 years’ experience in a hands‑on cyber security role (SOC or systems environment)
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, and system hardening practices
• Familiar with attacker techniques, common TTPs, and detection/response tools
• Practical experience investigating alerts and supporting remediation efforts
• Proactive, curious, and determined with a problem‑solving mindset
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience in IT or cyber security

An excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation during a period of growth and change.

Please send CV for full job description and an informal chat.