At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the deployment and maintenance of CrowdStrike Falcon, optimising Splunk for threat detection.
- Company: Join a leading public-sector provider dedicated to community safety and resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Cyber Security, strong skills in CrowdStrike and Splunk, relevant certifications required.
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a dedicated Cyber Security Engineering or SOC Tier 3 role.
- Strong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon Prevent, Insight, and Discover.
- Solid experience writing complex Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) queries and managing Splunk Enterprise Security (ES).
- Strong understanding of network protocols, cloud security across AWS and Azure, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Ability to act as a technical escalation point for high-priority security incidents.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools; 2+ years is a bonus.
- Familiarity with penetration testing and web application testing.
- Foundational cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CYSA+, or GSEC.
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or CCSP are preferred.
- Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Engineer certification.
- Ideally, 2 or more CrowdStrike certifications, such as CCFA, CCFR, or CCSE.
- Willingness to complete mandatory Right to Work checks as part of the pre-screening process.
Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment, policy configuration, and maintenance of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform to strengthen our security posture.
- Collaborate with our SOC partner to design and optimise Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data models to identify sophisticated threats.
- Act as a technical escalation point for high-priority security incidents, using EDR and SIEM tools to enable rapid containment.
- Develop Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve response times.
- Proactively hunt for undetected malicious activity using specialised queries.
- Train and upskill our existing team in CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysis to support professional development and leadership.
- Transform raw security telemetry into actionable intelligence for public-sector security operations.
Technologies
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud Support
- Network Security
- Splunk
- Web
We are a leading public-sector provider supporting a local government client and offer an opportunity to contribute to public safety and community resilience. This Senior Cyber Security Engineer role is highly technical and focused on CrowdStrike endpoint protection, Splunk security telemetry, incident response, automation, and threat hunting. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer in London employer: Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
As a leading public-sector provider, we offer an exceptional work environment for our Senior Cyber Security Engineer role, where you can make a meaningful impact on community safety and resilience. Our commitment to professional development is evident through our focus on training and upskilling, alongside a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion. With access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work on high-priority security incidents, you'll find both personal and professional growth in this rewarding position.
Contact Details:
Diamond Blaque HR Solutions Recruitment Team
