Remote Senior Cyber Security Engineer

• 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

• 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.

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