Information Security Engineer - UK - Can be Remote
An Information Security Engineer with excellent experience in information security, SIEM tools, Cyber security is required by a leading global law firm to manage the company's security risks within the UK and other Europe / Middle Eastern regions. Any experience working for a law firm or a similar professional services company would be a bonus. You must have Information security experience in multisite locations, ideally in several countries
Reporting directly to the Head of Information Security, you will play a key role in the monitoring and operation of their security tools and platforms, improving security and identifying and responding to incidents.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years of professional cybersecurity experience, including D&R
- Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity concepts (e.g., Defence in Depth, Cryptography, Access Control, Least Privilege etc.)
- Proficiency with cybersecurity technologies including Firewalls, EDR, SIEM Tools, AD, and Email Security Gateways.
- Experience monitoring threat intelligence feeds, identifying vulnerabilities, and taking technical actions to mitigate risks.
- Ability to interpret logs and signals from multiple sources, detect patterns and identify potential threats.
- Broad knowledge of enterprise computing technologies like Windows security, patch management, Certificate Authorities, and public cloud platforms.
- Interest in current cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and best practices.
- Any experience working for a law firm or a similar professional services company would be a bonus.
- Information security experience in multisite locations, ideally in several countries
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and Operate the Security Tools: manage and optimise the security tools such as anti-malware, network protection systems, SIEM tools, EDRs
- Incident Response: Triage of security incidents and tickets, resolving or escalating when necessary
- GRC: Collect and organise evidence to support client audits and certifications, such as ISO 27001 and 'Cyber Essentials Plus'
- Continuous Improvement: Enhance security measures and design new threat scenarios to improve organisational resilience.
- Documentation and Procedures: Create and update standard operating procedures and documentation to align with security best practices.
- Cross Team Collaboration: Work with the IT teams to promote security awareness and assist with delivery of cyber awareness training
For this role you must currently be living in the UK and have a full right to work.
Salary is paying up to £55k depending on experience, and has options for remote working. If you are interested in this role and think you would be a great asset to the team, click 'Apply Now' or send your CV over to Matthew.Leach @ circlerecruitment . com
Keywords: Cybersecurity / Security / Information Security / Incident Response / GRC / Remote / Birmingham / London / Bristol / Manchester / Leeds / Nottingham / Newcastle / Glasgow / Edinburgh / Milton Keynes / Oxford / Reading / Cardiff
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