Security Engineer

Mar 14, 2025
Macclesfield
Full Time
Intelligence Connected
Not Disclosed
Skills
Splunk • IDS (Intrusion Detection System) • Network security • Computer Networking • Identity & Access Management • PKI • PCI • NIST Standards • Security System Experience • Information Security • Encryption • Siem
The Role
Splunk • IDS (Intrusion Detection System) • Network security • Computer Networking • Identity & Access Management • PKI • PCI • NIST Standards • Security System Experience • Information Security • Encryption • Siem

Job Title: Cyber Engineer

Salary Range: 50 75k Base Per Annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh or Alderley Edge

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Group Technology and Operations (GTO) function in their Edinburgh or Macclesfield office.

This is a multifaceted technical role which involves maintaining and improving a diverse range of industry leading security technologies deployed to protect the organisation.

About the role

  • Maintain and develop Cyber Security tooling to ensure a robust and resilient security configuration recommending and implementing improvements where necessary
  • Manage maintenance and DR testing of security technologies to ensure ongoing operation and support
  • Support other Security Operations teams in responding to Cyber incidents
  • Operate Access Management solutions to protect access to systems and data
  • Support security and business change portfolios with focus on service integration into BAU operations
  • Application security testing taking ownership of analysing security outputs and reports to drive investigations and improvements


Requirements

  • Experience working in a technical Cyber or IT Infrastructure team
  • Knowledge of Cloud services
  • Hand on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Experience in vulnerability management and application security technologies
  • Experience with privileged access management platform
  • Experience with Cyber security technologies e.g. EDR DLP IPS WAF
  • Security certifications would be desirable.


Proven experience in vulnerability management and application security technologies. Experience leading a vulnerability management team preferable. Proficient in using vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Kenna, Qualys, Rapid7 and Tanium. Good understanding and practical experience of Cyber Security Frameworks and standards, e.g. NIST. Strong understanding of information security concepts, technologies, and best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with effective communication and presentation abilities. Working knowledge of OWASP, MITRE, CVSS and other standards/frameworks relevant to vulnerability management. Experience in managing risks and issues and implementing mitigation strategies. Ability to manipulate data, extract insight and provide reporting to key stakeholders for actionable tasks. Previous experience of working within a regulated environment in the financial services industry desirable MS Excel and MS Power BI proficiency, preferable. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Sec+) are a plus.