Security Engineer

Job Title: Security Engineer

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Remuneration: Daily rate from £750

Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute queries to enable robust threat detection across various platforms.
• Leverage your working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems to enhance security measures.
• Collaborate with team members while also being capable of working independently to tackle security challenges.
• Understand and analyse modern attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to fortify defences.
• Translate threat intelligence into actionable detection logic, ensuring our systems remain secure.
• Maintain a solid grasp of detection technologies to stay ahead of potential threats.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of security concepts and exhibit a genuine passion for cybersecurity.
• Apply an analytical approach to problem-solving, especially when working on production systems at scale.
• utilise query languages such as KQL (Kusto Query Language) to optimise detection capabilities.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, Batch, and PowerShell to streamline processes.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven ability to develop queries for effective threat detection.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Experience in translating complex threat intelligence into practical applications.
• Familiarity with modern attacker TTPs and detection technologies.
• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity and a proactive approach to learning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in query languages, particularly KQL.
• Experience in developing automation scripts in various programming languages.

Join our client in their mission to enhance security in the retail industry! If you're a dedicated Security Engineer with a passion for cybersecurity and the skills to back it up, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer environment for our clients and customers!

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