Security Operations Engineer
We are seeking a Security Operations Engineer to help protect critical systems, applications and data across a complex technology environment. You will work as part of a collaborative security operations function, monitoring and responding to threats, improving defensive capabilities and supporting the continued development of secure and resilient services. This role would suit an experienced security professional who enjoys solving problems, investigating incidents and working closely with technical teams.
Your responsibilities will include monitoring security alerts and events, triaging potential incidents, carrying out investigations and coordinating appropriate containment and remediation activity. You will contribute to vulnerability management, threat hunting, security assessments and the continual improvement of detection and response processes. The role will also involve maintaining and tuning security tools, developing playbooks and automation, producing clear incident reports, and supporting the implementation of security controls across cloud, on-premises and end-user environments. You will work with infrastructure, software development and service teams to identify risks, recommend practical improvements and ensure that security requirements are understood and delivered.
Applicants should have professional experience in a security operations, incident response, infrastructure security or similar role, together with a sound understanding of common attack techniques, defensive controls and security principles. Experience with SIEM, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, firewalls and cloud security technologies is desirable. You should be comfortable analysing logs and alerts, documenting findings and communicating technical issues to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Knowledge of security frameworks, incident management methodologies and relevant data protection requirements would be advantageous. Professional certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH or equivalent experience are welcomed. You will need strong analytical and organisational skills, attention to detail, a proactive approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Security Operations Engineer
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