IT Security Engineer - AWS - Manchester


We are looking for a motivated and experienced IT Security Engineer with AWS knowledge to join our global client’s new UK cybersecurity team. Any experience with developing SOC playbooks would be very useful alongside the cloud experience needed.


Skills & Experience Required:
*3+ years of experience as a SOC / Security Engineer within a cloud environment
*Experience with a range of SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management tools
*Experience advising on security best practices and developing SOC playbooks
*Networking and infrastructure experience, including with Firewalls and IDS / IPS
*Ideally, some relevant cybersecurity certifications
*Hands-on technical implementation
*AWS policies configuration
*CrowdStrike setup and management
*Security tools deployment


This is a nice, varied role carrying out detect and response duties in-house as well as consulting on security with external end-clients for our client’s application suite (including some government clients, in a security-as-a-service environment). You’ll work alongside both onsite colleagues in their new UK HQ in Manchester, as well as the international security operations team spread across America and EMEA Regions, with separate 24/7 SOC support, so no night shifts or weekends!


This role is full-time onsite in their Central Manchester office - you must be willing and able to attend the office 4 / 5 days a week in their brand-new UK headquarters. You will be working in a vibrant office with some of the most forward-thinking technical people


Key Responsibilities:
*Hands-on detection, investigation, and response to security incidents through SIEM and other security tools, carrying out forensic and root-cause analysis
*Analyse emerging threats and provide recommendations to mitigate risks, and plans to resolve security threats
*Ensure adherence to industry standards including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
*Assist in developing and maintaining SOC playbooks, security policies, guidelines, and best practices


The client is looking to pay a starting salary of up to £65k depending on experience. If you’re eager to join a global leader in technology, working on a range of projects with excellent development opportunities and with a diverse portfolio of clients including government, click ’Apply Now’ or send your CV directly to matthew . leach @ circlerecruitment . com
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