About the job Cyber Security Engineer - London
Note: This job does not offer any Visa sponsorship. We are looking for applicants already living in the United Kingdom.
Overview
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Engineer to their dynamic team. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for protecting our organization's computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures for IT systems and networks.
- Conduct thorough analyses of potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities to our systems.
- Develop and implement response plans for security breaches, including immediate actions to contain and mitigate damage.
- Continuously monitor systems for security breaches, analyze security alerts, and provide timely responses.
- Perform regular risk and vulnerability assessments to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain detailed documentation of security measures, incidents, and remediation activities.
- Work closely with IT professionals, departments, and external partners to strengthen overall security posture.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in cyber security roles, with a strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.
- Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus software, and SIEM systems.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address security issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Cyber Security or a related field.
- Experience in industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.
- Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, or C++ for automation and scripting.
- Knowledge of cloud security practices and experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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