Cyber Security Engineer

Henderson Scott
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Computer Networks
Query Languages
DevOps
Identity and Access Management
Python
Kusto Query Language
Security Information and Event Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cloud Platform System
Mitre Att&ck
Cyber Threat Analysis
Cybercrime

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to join a growing Security Operations team within a fast-paced, data-driven organisation.

This is an operationally focused role responsible for the day-to-day monitoring, optimisation, and improvement of core security platforms across cloud, endpoint, and network environments.

You will play a key role in protecting the organisation by triaging alerts, investigating security events, and supporting remediation activities.

Key Responsibilities

Security Tooling Operations

  • Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts across core platforms including Wiz, Zscaler, and CrowdStrike
  • Validate alerts, assess impact, and ensure appropriate remediation actions are taken
  • Perform tuning activities to reduce false positives and improve detection quality
  • Maintain visibility and coverage across endpoints, cloud environments, and network traffic

Incident Response & Investigation

  • Conduct initial investigation of security incidents, gathering and analysing evidence
  • Escalate incidents appropriately based on severity and impact
  • Execute containment actions where required (e.g. endpoint isolation, access restrictions)
  • Support post-incident reviews and continuous improvement of response processes

Cloud & Platform Security

  • Identify misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and exposed assets within cloud environments
  • Support vulnerability validation and remediation tracking
  • Assist in strengthening cloud security posture through continuous monitoring

Security Operations

  • Perform daily alert reviews across SIEM and security tooling
  • Contribute to runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation
  • Support threat intelligence analysis and apply findings to detection and response activities
  • Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to drive remediation

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of commercial, hands-on experience with at least one of the following:
  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Zscaler
  • Wiz
  • Experience working in a Security Operations or SOC environment
  • Proven experience in alert triage, incident investigation, and response
  • Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security telemetry analysis
  • Understanding of cloud security concepts (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Ability to assess alert context, prioritise effectively, and follow structured processes

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with threat hunting and threat intelligence
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain frameworks
  • Exposure to SaaS and cloud-native security tooling
  • Experience with scripting or query languages (e.g. KQL, SPL, Python)
  • Familiarity with DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with identity security and access controls

What We're Looking For

  • A hands-on engineer who is comfortable operating directly within security tools
  • Strong attention to detail and disciplined approach to investigations
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Someone who takes ownership and drives outcomes, Candidates must have at least 1 year of hands-on commercial experience using CrowdStrike, Zscaler, or Wiz. Experience gained solely through labs, certifications, or academic work will not meet this requirement.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
  • Hybrid working model with flexible office access
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • 25 days annual leave with option to purchase additional days, plus birthday off
  • Private healthcare and employee assistance programme
  • Work-from-anywhere policy (up to 2 months per year)
  • Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental)
  • Wellbeing support including mental health resources and gym discounts
  • Cycle-to-work and tech purchase schemes
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Volunteer day and regular company social events
  • Dedicated learning and development time with access to training platforms

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