Cyber Security Engineer
JOB_52774134634804Job type
ContractLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
InfrastructureIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
£325 per day via Hays payroll
6-month contract for Interim Cyber Security Engineer
£325 per day (Inside IR35) - Paid directly through our payroll with no additional fees or costs
6-month contract
Fully Remote - Exclusively working from home!
Your new company
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Your new role
You will work with external suppliers, including our 24/7 SOC, to ensure top-quality service and quick responses to security alerts. Your duties include maintaining and configuring security tools, promptly applying patches and updates, and producing accurate procedural documentation. You will participate in playbook tests, respond to incidents, and identify emerging threats. Additionally, you will analyse threat intelligence, escalate issues, and collaborate with colleagues to mitigate vulnerabilities. You will conduct monthly vulnerability scans, support remediation, and analyse technical information to identify patterns and root causes. Finally, you will partner with Change and Project teams to ensure secure delivery of changes and new deployments.
What you’ll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security or system engineering, with hands-on experience in managing security tools like anti-malware, content filtering, SIEM, and threat detection solutions. A deep understanding of Windows OS and general knowledge of Linux and MacOS is essential. You will collaborate with technology suppliers and outsourced services, interpret alerts, and maintain strong team partnerships. The role involves executing BAU procedures consistently, meeting tight deadlines while ensuring quality. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CCNA or CEH is highly desirable. Staying updated on the latest security threats and solutions is crucial.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Cyber Security EngineerJOB_527741346348042024-11-272025-02-26
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