IT Security Engineer (Cyber Incident Response And Threat Hunting)

IT Security Engineer

Our client, a leader in the financial services sector, is seeking a talented IT Security Engineer to join their Cyber Defence Team. In this critical role, you will play an active role to safeguard vital systems against cyber threats, collaborate with SOC and Cyber Analytics teams, and drive advancements in incident response, threat hunting, and automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end cyber incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery.
• Enhance incident response capabilities through SIEM use-case development, threat hunting strategies, and red-teaming initiatives.
• Analyse logs and network data to detect and mitigate potential threats.
• Conduct root cause analysis and deliver comprehensive post-incident reports.
• Automate detection and response workflows to address emerging threats.
• Recommend proactive security measures and maintain compliance documentation.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience in SOC/CERT operations and incident investigations.
• Expertise in threat analysis using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent incidence response knowledge.
• Strong demonstrable experience in threat hunting.
• Problem-solving mindset with excellent collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in malware analysis, forensics, or cyber threat intelligence.
• Skills in programming (Python, Shell scripting) and cloud security.
• Relevant certifications such as GIAC, CompTIA, or OSCP are highly desirable.

Our client offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic and innovative environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!