Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Reading - Perm

£55,000 - £65,000

Hybrid 2 days per week on site

As our client’s Cyber Security business continues to grow, they are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. 

Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Responsibility:

• Carry out daily security engineering/ operation tasks under an ITIL framework
• Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
• Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security.
• Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner

Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Skills:

• Experience in Security Engineering, Network Security, and/or working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Hands-on knowledge of security tools and technologies, including Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, antivirus, email/web security gateways, firewalls, load balancers, ACLs, and network protocols (TCP/IP, routing, switching).
• Strong grasp of security infrastructure design, IT security best practices, and system hardening.
• Solid understanding of IT systems and protocols such as networks, domain management, and virtualized environments.
• Holds or is working towards certifications like CISSP, SANS GCIA, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar.
• Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks is a plus.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. 

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