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Sr. Security Engineer | UK

Intermedia
uk
6 months ago
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About the role

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Intermedia’s Information Security team is seeking aSenior Security Engineerwith a strong passion for threat detection, incident response, and security engineering. The ideal candidate thrives in digging through data to find anomalies, identifying root causes, uncovering malicious activity, recommending corrective actions, and working cross-functionally to drive remediation and strategic improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring & Incident ResponseMonitor and triage security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other tools; escalate and respond as needed. Investigate security incidents, determine root cause, document findings, and develop IOCs to prevent recurrence. Support escalations from internal employees or customers with security-related concerns.Security Engineering & ToolingAssist with security reviews related to infrastructure and system changes. Build, enhance, and maintain internal security tooling and scripting repositories. Contribute to the development of detection content, alert tuning, and automation pipelines.Strategic & Team ContributionsDrive annual security team goals and cross-functional initiatives. Author and maintain clear, actionable documentation and knowledge bases. Mentor junior team members and share expertise across the organization. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for security operations support.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in a security engineering or operations role. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent related work experience Deep expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems. Proficiency in one or more scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Bash. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) — cloud security knowledge preferred. Familiarity with virtualization technologies and associated security controls. Demonstrated experience inat least oneof the following:Penetration Testing: Offensive security and exploitation techniques.Digital Forensics: Host, network, or memory-based investigation.Threat Hunting: Detection engineering and hypothesis-driven threat investigation. Knowledge of modern security tooling (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, SOAR). Strong documentation and communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English.

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