Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer who has experience working in cyber security, system engineering, or a similar role, with hands-on knowledge of security tools such as anti-malware, content filtering, SIEM and threat detection solutions is required to join our team at a well-established charity.

SALARY: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

BENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays. Includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme.

LOCATION: Remote / Home Based and Hybrid Working (Candidates must be UK based)

The organisation support hybrid and home-based working arrangements, so you have flexibility to work in a way that's best for you. They value in-person collaboration with their teams and those they support therefore occasional travel to Belfast and UK sites is required

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer who has experience working in cyber security, system engineering, or a similar role, with hands-on knowledge of security tools such as anti-malware, content filtering, SIEM and threat detection solutions.

Working as the Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer which the organisation calls a Security Engineer, you'll be at the frontline of the cyber defence, working closely with the Security Operations Manager to monitor, maintain and enhance security tools and services. You'll collaborate with external security providers, including the 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), responding to security alerts and ensuring threats are identified and addressed promptly.

As the Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer your expertise will help the organisation stay ahead of emerging security risks. From managing security controls to running vulnerability scans and analysing threats, your role will be integral in keeping the systems protected. You'll also work alongside the IT teams, ensuring that security best practices are embedded across all projects and changes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are eager to stay ahead of the latest cyber security developments, we'd love to hear from you.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Cyber Security Engineer / Network Engineer include:

• Support the Operational Security Manager by executing security operating procedures consistently, reliably and accurately on a BAU basis

• Work with external suppliers including an outsourced 24/7 Security Operating Centre (SOC) to ensure quality and effectiveness of the services provided and respond quickly to security alerts raised

• Maintain security tools to ensure they are configured and integrated according to best practice

• Ensure that security patches and updates are tested

• Produce and maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date procedural documentation

• Participate in playbook test exercises and respond to genuine security incidents

• Identify current and emerging security threats

• Analyse threat intelligence and escalate to the OSM as appropriate

• Work with other security and technology colleagues to ensure that security vulnerabilities are mitigated quickly

• Deliver monthly vulnerability scans and support technology colleagues to schedule and track remediation

• Analyse and interpret complex technical information to identify patterns and trends, root causes and causal links

• Work in partnership with Change and Project teams to ensure secure delivery of changes and new deployments

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional security and technical certifications (either obtained or expected to obtain) such as CISSP, CISA, CCNA, MTA IT Infrastructure, SSCP, CEH and/or CREST CPSA / CRT

• An enthusiasm for staying up to date with the very latest updates about security threats, vulnerabilities and solutions

• Demonstrable experience of working in a cyber security, system engineering or similar role

• Hands-on experience building, configuring and managing technical solutions, ideally security tools such as anti-malware, content filtering, SIEM and threat detection solutions

• In-depth understanding of Windows OS and general knowledge of Linux and MacOS

• Experience working with technology suppliers and outsourced services

• Experience collating and interpreting alerts and diagnostic information

• Eligibility to work in the UK

As this role requires an Enhanced Disclosure check the start date for the successful candidate will only be confirmed upon receipt of the check.

The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they work. They expect all of their employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Please note: We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13575

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