Description
Our client are looking for a strong technical cyber security professional with hands-on capability, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.
Technical: Strong experience in cyber security operations, incident response or threat detection roles Proven experience working with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) in a production environment Good working knowledge of Microsoft Security Copilot or similar AI-assisted security tooling experience managing or working closely with an outsourced SOC / MDR provider Strong understanding of modern threat vectors including: Ransomware Identity-based attacks Cloud misconfiguration AI-driven and automated attacks (including agentic tooling) experience in cloud security, particularly across Azure environments Strong understanding of detection engineering, alert tuning and investigation workflows experience developing and maintaining incident response processes and playbooks Good understanding of security frameworks, controls and governance experience : experience working within a cyber security, security operations or incident response function Comfortable taking ownership of technical tasks and contributing as part of a wider team experience supporting audits and client-driven security assurance requirements Desired qualifications: Relevant cyber security qualifications are valued and required for the role.
Highly analytical, with a structured approach to problem solving Calm and effective under pressure, particularly during incidents Hands-on and willing to get into technical detail when needed Pragmatic focused on outcomes rather than theory Strong communicator, able to simplify complex issues Able to produce clear, high-quality documentation when required, whether for incidents, processes, controls or stakeholder reporting Comfortable balancing operational delivery with longer-term improvement Why this role: Opportunity to shape and evolve a modern cyber security capability Direct involvement in emerging areas such as AI and agentic threat landscapes Exposure to leading Microsoft security tooling, including Sentinel and Security Copilot A role with strong exposure across IT and the wider firm A genuine balance of technical depth and strategic impact Skills Microsoft sentinel Stakeholder management Employee Value Proposition Leading Global Law Firm Room for Progression Friendly, supportive and sociable team of 8 Annual Bonuse for exceptional work up to 15% £180 Gym Membership and More Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer Location: Leeds, UK Job Type: Permanent Trading as TEKsystems. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.
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Cyber Security Engineer (Contract) in Yorkshire employer: Teksystems
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