Engineering

Cyber Security Engineer

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Quality

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £35000 - £45000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Chiara Banda

  • Contact email:

    c.banda@ioassociates.co.uk

  • 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!