Cyber Security Engineer

City of London

2 weeks ago

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Cyber Security Engineer

Hybrid working: 3 days per week required in the office in London.

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a global professional services firm who are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

Reporting into my clients Information Security Manager, the role will act as a technical subject matter expert across multiple IT areas and serves as a resource for other teams, with specific expertise in firewall operations (Palo Alto), load balancing configuration, XDR operations, and vulnerability management systems.

Responsibilities:

Intrusion Detection/Prevention - Manage and monitor Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to identify and mitigate potential threats.
Policy Management - Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures to protect the firm's data and Technology infrastructure.
VPN Administration - Administer and maintain Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to ensure secure remote access for employees.
Incident Response - Investigate and resolve potential security issues, participate in incident response initiatives, and respond to security-related alerts promptly.
Vulnerability Management - Oversee the vulnerability assessment program, ensuring all network devices are maintained with the most current patches and updates.
Cloud Security - Manage and secure cloud-based systems to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.

Required Skills / Experience:

5 + years experience in cyber security engineering
Hands-on proficiency with Palo Alto suite of products.
Strong experience with Tenable vulnerability management solutions.
Experience in managing security for cloud-based systems.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH (preferred, not essential).

Cyber Security Engineer

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

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