At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor security alerts, manage tools, and investigate incidents to protect critical systems.
- Company: Dynamic cyber security team in Altrincham, South Manchester.
- Benefits: Salary up to £55,000, training support, career progression, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on role to enhance security and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in security roles, knowledge of core technologies, and familiarity with cloud platforms.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Cyber Security / IT Security Engineer to join our growing team. We need a strong understanding of core security technologies, including NGFW, WAF, EDR, and SIEM. We require experience in a SOC, security engineering, or infrastructure security role. We need good knowledge of networking and common attack types such as SQL injection, phishing, and malware. We require experience with log analysis and incident investigation. We need familiarity with Windows and/or Linux environments. We require an understanding of OWASP Top 10 security risks. We need the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, incident-driven environment. Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC, or ISC2 certifications are desirable. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud is desirable. Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash is desirable. Exposure to threat hunting or SIEM rule development is desirable.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and responding to security alerts across SIEM and EDR platforms.
- Managing and tuning security tools including firewalls, WAFs, and endpoint protection.
- Investigating and supporting response to security incidents.
- Performing vulnerability assessments and tracking remediation.
- Supporting implementation of security controls across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Contributing to security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Assisting with threat detection engineering and rule tuning.
We are a growing cyber security team based in Altrincham, South Manchester, working in a modern hybrid IT environment alongside infrastructure, cloud, and SOC teams. This is a hands-on technical role where you will help protect critical systems, improve our security posture, and support incident response. We offer a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus benefits, along with training and certification support, career progression within our growing security function, and a collaborative, supportive technical team environment.
Cyber Security Engineer in Altrincham employer: Sivara GmbH
Join our dynamic cyber security team in Altrincham, South Manchester, where we prioritise employee growth and development through comprehensive training and certification support. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and teamwork, ensuring that you are not only protecting critical systems but also advancing your career in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and a focus on work-life balance, we are committed to making your experience both meaningful and rewarding.
