Cyber Security Engineer

Erin Associates Ltd
Manchester, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£45,000.0 - £50,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Microsoft Security Essentials Cloud Services Software Vulnerability Management EndPointSecurity CIS Benchmarks

Job description

  • Deliver security projects and initiatives across the Cyber Security Roadmap.
  • Manage and enhance Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 security controls.
  • Improve security across endpoints, identities, applications, cloud services, and infrastructure.
  • Support vulnerability identification, prioritisation, and remediation.
  • Monitor security alerts and support incident investigation and response.
  • Work with IT teams to resolve vulnerabilities, security weaknesses, and configuration issues.
  • Maintain effective security controls and support Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CIS Controls.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and security procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to automate security processes and improve efficiency.

Requirements

  • Experience administering and improving Microsoft 365 security controls.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender technologies, including Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft 365 Defender.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation activities.
  • Knowledge of security monitoring, alert triage, incident response, and technical investigation.
  • Experience configuring or supporting security controls across cloud, endpoint, and identity platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical approach to reducing cyber risk.

Desirable Skills

  • Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate certification.
  • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.
  • CompTIA Security+, CISSP, SSCP, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience supporting security frameworks and compliance initiatives.
  • Experience with Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, or CIS Controls.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: £45000 - £50000 Pension, Life Assurance, Hybrid working, Buy/Sell holidays, Critical Illness, Discounts and more!

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