Cyber Security Engineer

Working closely with the

Cyber Security Manager and Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will help design, implement and maintain the organisation’s cyber security capabilities.

You will have a broad remit across

Microsoft security technologies, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM/SOAR, threat hunting and cloud security, while also providing security advice to technology projects and supporting security-by-design principles., * Design, implement and maintain cyber security solutions and capabilities.

• Administer and monitor Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams.

• Support identity and access management, vulnerability management and security monitoring.

• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including SIEM/SOAR investigations and advanced threat hunting.
• Support security reviews, audits and annual penetration testing.
• Identify vulnerabilities, risks and opportunities to improve the organisation’s security posture.
• Provide security advice to IT projects, ensuring security is embedded into solution design and technology decisions.

• Support and maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus.

• Contribute to information security policies, procedures and standards.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver security improvements.
• Keep up to date with emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practice.

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Engineer with practical experience working within a medium to large sized information or cyber security environment with, * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Defender.

• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management and incident response.

• Understanding of cloud security and network security principles.

• Experience supporting security assessments, audits and penetration testing.

• Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST and Cyber Essentials.

• Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Change and Problem Management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and solve complex security problems.
• Cyber Essentials Plus experience.

Qualifications

Essential:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security experience.
• Cyber Essentials Plus experience.

Desirable:

• Microsoft SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400

• CEH
• CISSP
• CCNA

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