Cyber Security Engineer in Manchester

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

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).