Cyber Security Engineer

Marcus Donald are currently looking to source a Cyber Security Engineer to join a financial organisation. The role is based in London however, there will be the availability to work from home at least 2-3 days per week.

You will be responsible for detecting threats and vulnerabilities in networks and applications, and to build and incorporate high-tech solutions within the organisation. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of new defence systems and protocols.

To be successful in this role, we need someone who has:

• Proficiency of Operating System fundamentals, OS Security (Windows & Linux) and Networking Principles, Protocols and Practices
• Ability to identify attacks and malware (Trojans, Ransomware, etc.) analysing event data generated from proxy, endpoints, IDS, MPS, network devices etc
• Prior experience in building modern vulnerability management programs
• Experience working with cloud platforms and infrastructures (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Understanding of infrastructure and cloud vulnerability scanning and configuration
• Containerized and Orchestration understanding of Vulnerability Management
• Familiar with OWASP Top 10
• Extensive experience in performing secure code automated/manual reviews
• Familiarity or experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Vulnerability and SSDLC tools and DevSecOps practices
• Ability to automate repeatable tasks

The Key responsibilities – Cyber Security Engineer:

• Create threat intelligence feeds and track them.
• Keep up with the latest advances in defence, vulnerability, and technology.
• Service and Incident Ticket logging, ownership, and updates, all the way to resolution
• Collaboration with the Access software creation and support teams is essential.
• Engage in auditing and project management activities as required.
• Analysing and evaluating cyber threats and phishing alerts as first responders.

 Skills/ Requirements – Cyber Security Engineer:

• Enjoy your learning and be open to the ever-changing threat environment.
• Communication of network security problems to colleagues and management.
• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or related qualification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to multitask, prioritise, and successfully manage time.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Cybersecurity developments and hacking techniques are well-understood.
• Over 4 years of experience in the area of information security.

If this position appeals to you, please do not hesitate to contact Ellie Gresley with any questions or for more details about the organisation and job.