At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global cybersecurity efforts and tackle complex security challenges in IT/OT environments.
- Company: Join a dynamic global data centre cybersecurity team focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a chance to lead strategic security projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while collaborating with international experts.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT/Security Operations and advanced knowledge of security technologies required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We serve as a senior member of a 24/7 global cybersecurity team, providing leadership in IT/OT environments with expertise in ICS and SCADA systems.
This role sits within our global data center cybersecurity organization and offers the opportunity to work on critical IT/OT security challenges in a highly collaborative, international environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the administration and optimization of enterprise security platforms, including break‑fix, patching, version upgrades, and integration with broader security ecosystems.
- Direct complex security incident response efforts across endpoint protection, EDR, malware analysis, network forensics, and computer forensics to ensure rapid containment and root cause analysis.
- Design and execute advanced vulnerability assessments using automated and manual techniques, prioritizing remediation based on business risk and threat intelligence.
- Continuously monitor threat intelligence feeds and security alerts to identify emerging risks and recommend countermeasures.
- Interpret and synthesize threat reports to guide architectural improvements and validate the effectiveness of security controls.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies, configuration baselines, and patch management frameworks.
- Champion automation initiatives to streamline incident response, threat detection, and reporting workflows using security platforms and scripting.
- Maintain and evolve a knowledge base by authoring and reviewing technical articles, playbooks, and SOPs.
- Lead post‑incident reviews, driving service recovery, documentation, and preventive measures across teams and vendors.
- Provide expert guidance on specialized security domains and technologies to ensure effective resolution of escalated incidents.
- Ensure meticulous incident logging and collaborate across internal teams, client IT environments, vendors, and carriers to expedite resolution.
- Conduct advanced data correlation and threat hunting across network traffic, email logs, malware samples, web server logs, and DNS records to uncover stealthy threats.
- Lead strategic security projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the evolution of our security posture through innovation and thought leadership.
- Technologies
- AI
- Firewall
- IAM
- Network Security
- Web
- Mandatory Qualifications
- Multiple years of experience working in IT and/or Security Operations Centers.
- Advanced expertise in architecting, implementing, and optimizing SIEM and security platforms across hybrid environments.
- Demonstrated leadership in ICs and SCADA security integration and monitoring within critical infrastructure.
- Deep knowledge of security architecture with hands‑on experience designing and integrating multi‑layered security solutions across diverse technology stacks.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a track record of resolving complex security challenges independently and leading cross‑functional teams through ambiguity.
- Exceptional attention to detail in high‑stakes environments, especially in threat detection, incident response, and documentation.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize threat intelligence, correlate multi‑source data, and produce actionable risk insights.
- Polished spoken and written communication skills in English.
- Advanced experience with security technologies such as SIEM, PAM, IAM, Pen Test, Threat Hunting, Firewall, and Proxy.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or a related field.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a data center environment.
- Proactive customer engagement mindset with a strategic approach to anticipating security needs and influencing stakeholders.
- Proven leadership in global security teams, including collaboration, mentoring, and alignment between security operations and business objectives.
- Relevant security certifications such as Cy SA, Pen Test, CCSP, GCIH, OSCP, CISM, or CISSP.
- Relevant IT certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, RHCSA, GRID, GICSP, AZ‑500, or SC‑200 are an advantage.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or a related field.
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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Security Platform Engineer
Leadership in IT/OT environments
ICS and SCADA systems expertise
Enterprise security platform administration
Security incident response
Endpoint protection
EDR
Malware analysis