Cyber Security Engineer
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Location
Manchester
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£35000 - £45000 per annum
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Contact:
Chiara Banda
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Contact email:
c.banda@ioassociates.co.uk
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Job ref:
BBBH137248_1715944716
Cyber Security Engineer
Manchester City Centre
Hybrid
Cybersecurity Engineer
Are you a skilled cybersecurity professional looking to take your career to the next level? We're seeking a Mid-Level Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team and contribute to our organisation's security posture. If you're passionate about protecting systems, networks, and data, this role is for you!
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate ongoing security needs: Continuously assess the organization's security requirements and establish standard operating procedures to respond to inbound security issues.
- Develop and implement threat models: Stay informed about new threats and attack vectors, and proactively address them.
- Perform routine security assessments/audits: Evaluate networks, systems, code, controls, and applications to identify vulnerabilities.
- Investigate intrusion attempts: Conduct in-depth analysis of exploits and security incidents.
- Stay educated: Keep up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Education: Relevant degree (e.g., Bachelor's in Engineering, Information Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science).
- Certifications (preferred):
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CompTIA Security+
- Other relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC, TIA, IAM)
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in incident detection, response, and forensics.
- Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF implementation.
- Knowledge of PKI infrastructure tools.
- Understanding of firewalls, proxies, and encryption.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++, Java, etc.).
If you're interested, please apply below to have your application processed TODAY!
