Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

• Salary Range: £65,000 to £75,000 (based on candidate experience)
• Employee Benefits: Excellent employee benefits package
• Location: Hybrid – Portsmouth
• Hybrid Model: TBC - Expected several days a week with remaining remote

About The Role:

My client, a leading UK based IT Services & Consulting organisation is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join their in-house Cyber Security team. You will be providing a wide range of Security services including assisting in advanced protection of household named clients' digital assets by providing proactive security measures, advanced threat intelligence, and world-class support.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Lead technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and architecture design sessions to help solve client security challenges.
• Develop strategies and recommendations to improve our client's security posture and shape technical win plans with pre-sales resources.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans on managed devices.
• Assist in security audits, compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.), and regulatory assessments.

Candidate Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role within an MSP or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Splunk, Palo Alto QRadar, and Detection Rule languages such as KQL.
• Experience with threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Deep understanding of Palo Alto XSOAR or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
• Strong technical understanding of Microsoft security architectures, solutions, and technologies.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or Security+ are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

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