Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Omagh (Hybrid)

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to join a dynamic security team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defending the organization against cyber threats by managing and improving the Security Operations Centre (SOC), responding to incidents, and enhancing overall cybersecurity posture. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handling cutting- edge technology and complex cybersecurity challenges.

Benefits
Training & Development:

Internal training on products and services provided.
Company rewards program.
End-of-year staff bonus.

Additional bonus if annual company targets are achieved.
Paid day off on your birthday.
Mileage reimbursement at 33p per mile for site visits.
Death in Service: Coverage at 2x annual salary.
Health Insurance: Available to all employees.
Work From Home: Hybrid work environment available.
Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme: Employees can opt into an electric vehicle scheme

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Response (IR): Investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid containment, eradication, and recovery.Conduct root cause analysis of security breaches and create detailed incident reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and enhance the incident response plan and playbooks.

Security Operations Centre (SOC): Monitor and analyse security alerts and logs from various tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection systems.Identify and escalate potential security threats or vulnerabilities in real-time. Continuously optimize SOC workflows, tools, and processes for greater efficiency.

Threat Intelligence and Analysis:Proactively research and assess emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Develop strategies to mitigate risks based on threat intelligence. Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements.

System and Network Security: Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on systems and networks. Implement and maintain security tools such as firewalls, endpoint protection, and email security systems. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations and best practices are applied across systems.
Collaboration and Training:

Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve security awareness and train staff on incident prevention and response.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and SOC analysts.
Participate in regular security audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in SOC, incident response, or threat analysis roles. Desirable
  
• CISSP, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, CISM, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.
  Technical Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and threat-hunting tools.
  Experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
  Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security controls.
  Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, M365) is a plus.
  Experience configuring & supporting Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022).
  
  If you are interested in this position, apply directly or email your CV