Senior Information Security Engineer

TEKsystems
London
1 month ago
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Job Title: Senior Information Security Engineer

Job Description

You will be joining the bank’s first line of cyber defense, responsible for analyzing and responding to cyber threats and attacks against our customers, employees and systems, this role is responsible for leading and coordinating the response to cyber threats during UK business hours. An escalation point for the SOC, you will ensure threats are adequately handled.

Responsibilities

Support the in-depth analysis and investigation of security threats and events from a variety of systems and tools, including endpoint and network devices. Ensure threats and alerts are prioritised based on risk, investigated and mitigated effectively and efficiently, based on available context and data. Apply critical thinking and an analytical mindset to guide and influence decisions in situations where documented process is unclear or incomplete, for example exceptions and outliers that are escalated by junior team members. Mentor junior staff and oversee the delivery of their work, sharing knowledge and experience. Develop and deliver training and other exercises to upskill the team. Maintain and seek to continually uplift the SOC capability, taking initiative to recommend, lead and implement operational and process improvements, seeking feedback from the team. Oversee and contribute to continual improvement of the team knowledge base.

Essential Skills

5+ Years of Relevant Experience in Cyber Security Role Skillset Including Microsoft Defender, Splunk, Network Experience. Proficient with SOC tools such as SIEM and SOAR, ideally in a corporate technology environment. A strong understanding of common cyber threats and attacks against financial services organizations. Strong technical background, including knowledge of network technologies and protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong problem-solving abilities. Highly developed written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills. A desire to keep learning with a curious and creative mindset. A self-leader, capable of working independently on complex tasks with minimal supervision.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the flexibility of 50% Hybrid Working. Gain more exposure than a typical SOC Engineer due to small team size working a large range of threats.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Liverpool Street in London, United Kingdom. Office location changing to St Paul's in London in April.

Job Title: Senior Information Security Engineer

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Permanent

Job Title:Senior Information Security Engineer

Location:London, UK

Job Type:Permanent

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.

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