Senior Cyber Security Engineer

2 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Reading - Perm

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Location: Reading

Hybrid: 3 days 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 in Reading with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Cyber Security Engineer role where they have gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. Experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security is highly beneficial to this role.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer Key Responsibilities:

Carry out daily security engineering / operation tasks under an ITIL framework whilst promoting and adhering to the company’s workplace values.
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.
Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments.
Maintain accurate logs of security events and incidents.
Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings.
Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner.
Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier’s information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer Key Skills:

Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience.
Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching.
Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards.
Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems e.g. Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure.
Understanding of security operations and keen to learn.
Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders.
Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security e.g. CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications.
Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer Benefits:

Competitive salary
Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday
A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
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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