Security Analyst - Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)
A leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is seeking several L2 SOC Analysts to join their growing security team on a permanent basis. This business specializing in delivering top-tier Microsoft focused cybersecurity solutions to a diverse range of clientele alongside other services across the Microsoft portfolio (M365, Azure etc.) They pride themselves on staying ahead of evolving threats and providing comprehensive security measures to safeguard their clients’ digital assets.
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in their Security Operations Center (SOC), contributing expertise in managing and responding to security incidents while demonstrating a strong understanding of security protocols, policies and exposure to SIEM tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor security events and alerts using Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, ensuring timely and effective response to potential threats.
Mentor L1/L2 SOC Analysts whilst acting as their technical escalation point.
Analyze and investigate security incidents, providing detailed reports and recommendations for mitigation.
Implement and manage security controls, configurations, and policies within Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance security strategies, including threat hunting and incident response procedures.
Stay updated with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to proactively address potential risks.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Security/SOC Engineer or similar role within an MSP, MSSP or cybersecurity environment.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with SIEM tools
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, tools, and technologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.
Relevant certifications such as GIAC, or Microsoft certifications would be advantageous.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.
Any experience with SOC Prime, Carbon Black, and SOAR would be advantageous.
Remote based.
Paying up to 50k, depending on experience.
As this is a 24x7 SOC you will be required to be a part of a shift pattern
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Joining the team as an Apprentice Cyber Defender on the SOC Analyst team, you will learn all the skills and experience required to kickstart your career in blue teaming. You will be a self-driven and results focused team player, focused on defending organisations from cyber threats. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in office per week. There may be a requirement to support work out of hours.
Your duties and responsibilities in this role will consist of:
Analysing security alerts using EDR & SIEM.
Assisting colleagues with customer requests.
Keeping up to speed with the latest cyber news and threats.
Monitoring our threat intelligence feeds and keeping the wider team up to date.
Provide security service and threat elimination for customers.
Completing training and your level 4 qualification.
Training:Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification, with training in how to:
Analyse security requirements and develop a security case taking account of all applicable laws and regulations.
Implement structured and reasoned security controls in a digital system in accordance with a security case.
Manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies and standards and business requirements.
Develop program code or scripts for a computer or other digital technology for example an industrial control system.
Identify security threats and hazards to a system, service or processes to inform risk assessments and design of security features.
For a full list of programme modules visit: https://velocity-pt.co.uk/Training Outcome:
The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.
Employer Description:Precursor Security is a leading SOC, Incident Response and Penetration Testing provider based out of Leeds & Newcastle Upon Tyne. Their Security Operations Centre delivers both 24x7 proactive detection & response and Digital forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) services to a global customer base.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Joining the team as an Apprentice Cyber Defender on the SOC Analyst team, you will learn all the skills and experience required to kickstart your career in blue teaming. You will be a self-driven and results-focused team player, focused on defending organisations from cyber threats. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in office per week. There may be a requirement to support work out of hours.
Your duties and responsibilities in this role will consist of:
Analysing security alerts using EDR & SIEM
Assisting colleagues with customer requests
Keeping up to speed with the latest cyber news and threats
Monitoring our threat intelligence feeds and keeping the wider team up to date
Provide security service and threat elimination for customers.
Completing training and your level 4 qualification
Training:Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist qualification, with training in how to:
Analyse security requirements and develop a security case taking account of all applicable laws and regulations
Implement structured and reasoned security controls in a digital system in accordance with a security case
Manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies and standards and business requirements
Develop program code or scripts for a computer or other digital technology for example an industrial control system
Identify security threats and hazards to a system, service or processes to inform risk assessments and design of security features
For a full list of programme modules visit: https://velocity-pt.co.uk/Training Outcome:
The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position
Employer Description:Precursor Security is a leading SOC, Incident Response and Penetration Testing provider based out of Leeds & Newcastle Upon Tyne. Their Security Operations Centre delivers both 24x7 proactive detection & response and Digital forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) services to a global customer base.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Cyber Security Manager – Birmingham (hybrid working, 2 day per week WFH)
£75,000 - £80,000 PA (plus excellent benefits)
Information Security Manager sought by a well-known and public-facing organisation with numerous sites spread across the county. The business is involved in significant, complex and critical logistical operations, providing services to hundreds-of-thousands.
As a public-facing, Critical National Infrastructure business the Information Security Manager will be a crucial component in ensuring the effective management of both the technical cyber security environment and wider information security management piece for the business.
In this role, you’ll take a proactive leadership approach to strengthening cybersecurity measures, cultivating a security-first mindset across the business, and ensuring alignment with industry regulations. Reporting to the Head of IT, you’ll oversee a Security Engineer and collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to uphold best practices in IT security.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Head of IT to design, refine, and implement a robust cyber security roadmap that effectively mitigates risks.
Maintain and manage security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
Embed “Security by Design” principles into all technological projects and initiatives.
Promote a strong IT and cybersecurity awareness culture, encouraging accountability at all levels.
Develop, refine, and execute a forward-thinking Information Security Strategy.
Continuously assess security threats, risks, and capabilities to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Establish, manage, and monitor third-party SOC (Security Operations Center) services.
Conduct security audits, address findings, and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and data protection laws.
Required Experience:
Experience in an cyber security focussed role involving management of strategy and oversight in the deployment of security controls.
Ideally have experience setting up and running of SOC services ( either internal or SOCaaS )
Ideally come from a ‘hands on’ SecOps/Infrastructure background
Extensive experience with GDPR and data protection, together with extensive knowledge of IS standards including ISO and NIST.
Security assessment frameworks (threat modelling, controls assessment, risk assessment)
Ideally hold a relevant qualifications; CISSP, CISM or similar.
Understanding of TOGAF methodology would be beneficial, although is not a requirement.
Some travel required between Birmingham and London.....Read more...
C Software Engineer – Defence Sector – Cambridge
A growing Defence and Security company, based in Cambridge, is currently seeking an experienced C Software Engineer to contribute to the development of breakthrough technologies that will enhance the UK’s security against external threats.
You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems architecture, ideally utilizing past firmware and embedded software tools. The projects you will be involved in will truly mind-blowing, challenging you on a daily basis.
It would also be ideally, though not essential, if you have previous knowledge and experience in Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS). There will also be a significant amount of algorithm development, so a strong mathematical background would be advantageous in this role.
The company has recently revamped cutting-edge labs, enabling development at the forefront of the sector. This means you will be working on brand-new developments using the latest technologies available.
Knowledge of other programming languages such as C++, MATLAB, or Python will also be required.
As this role involves working in the defence and security sectors, you will need to be able to obtain (or already hold) security clearance. If you have previous experience in the defence and security field and hold security clearance, this would be highly advantageous.
In addition to working within a growing company on some of the most fascinating projects, you will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary (based on level of experience), bonuses, enhanced pensions, healthcare, gym membership, free lunches, and other excellent benefits you would expect from a larger organisation.
If you believe you are well-suited for this role, I suggest submitting an application now to avoid missing out on this career opportunity.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you.
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Microsoft System Engineer (M365 & Azure) - Lucerne, Switzerland
(Tech stack: Microsoft System Engineer, Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Azure (VMs, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure AD), M365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Management, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), Windows Virtual Desktop, Networking (DNS, DHCP), Security (BitLocker, Azure Security Center), Backup Solutions (Veeam, Azure Site Recovery), Monitoring (Azure Monitor), Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Compliance Solutions, Microsoft System Engineer)
Join a forward-thinking Swiss engineering firm at the cutting edge of cybersecurity innovation. As a Microsoft System Engineer specializing in M365, Azure, and hybrid-cloud ecosystems, you’ll design and implement robust security solutions that safeguard critical infrastructures and data.
Work alongside a talented team, integrating advanced security protocols, threat detection, and response strategies to fortify systems against evolving cyber threats. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and growth, while playing a key role in shaping the future of secure, digital infrastructure in Swiss engineering. Opportunities available for junior, intermediate, and senior professionals.
Our client is looking for passionate Microsoft System Engineer candidates with experience in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): (Tech stack: System Engineer, Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, Group Policy, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Azure (VMs, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure AD), M365 (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), Microsoft Intune, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), Windows Virtual Desktop, Networking (DNS, DHCP), Security (BitLocker, Azure Security Center), Backup Solutions (Veeam, Azure Site Recovery), Monitoring (Azure Monitor), Hybrid Cloud Architecture, Compliance Solutions, System Engineer).
All Microsoft System Engineer (M365 & Azure) Engineer positions come with the following benefits:
Shares in the company.
Pension scheme (8%).
3 hours ‘free time’ each week to investigate new technologies.
An annual training allowance of CHF 4,500.
27 days holiday (excluding Public Holidays) plus your birthday off.
Flexible working hours.
Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Salary: CHF 80,000 - CHF 115,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
To apply for this position please send your CV to Charlie Skipper at Noir.
Applicants must be based in Switzerland and have the right to work in Switzerland even though remote working is available.
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Individuals within the Tekgem Apprentice Network Security Engineer role are part of a team that manage the operation of secure and highly available Operational Technology platforms, servers, and networks.
They support the installation, maintenance, and ongoing performance of the network components. This includes monitoring internal Tekgem and external client operating environments, networks, and related utilities and hardware, responding to incidents and problems as they arise, and taking part in project work.
They will support other engineers with projects to provide clients with network solutions based on specified requirements and anticipated growth. They will install new network hardware and maintain existing hardware where required.
Apprentice Network Security Engineers are enthusiastic to learn, they treat everyone around them with respect, they are open to changes in technology, changes in the way we do things and are always striving to improve. They support other members of the team, helping others when they need it and asking for support when they need it. They have good communication skills and must be able to work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and other technical colleagues.
Individuals have a strong customer service orientation to ensure that all projects, support requests and incidents are resolved in a professional manner.
Training:Why choose our Cyber Security Technologist Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship?
The Cyber Security Engineer apprentice can help to design, build and test secure networks, security products or systems to help protect your organisation against cyber threats. QA is a market leader in cyber security training, with a state-of-the-art immersive cyber gamified learning, giving apprentices a hands-on learning experience in simulating a real cyber threat.
QA's exclusive partnership with Circadence Corporation, the pioneer of the hands-on gamified learning platform Project Ares®, allows us to uniquely incorporate hands-on scenario training into our cyber security apprenticeships. The Project Ares platform offers a totally immersive experience, using automated features to support skills adoption with an in-game advisor, Athena, who advises our players through scenario-based challenges. The platform scenarios replicate the unpredictability and escalating levels of complexity that cyberattacks can present. It drives high levels of engagement through leaderboards and badges, elements used widely in the gaming world.
QA’s Cyber Security Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a safe, but realistic environment.
Apply all of the acquired skills throughout the programme, with added scoring of players and opponent actions with replay for object assessment.
Take part in hands-on training and active-learning models that increase retention rates by 75% so that cyber apprentices can prepare for real-world challenges.
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Project Ares, Python, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft PowerShell, Linux and AWS.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. Training Outcome:
90% of QA Apprentices secure full-time employment after finishing their apprenticeship.
Employer Description:Tekgem bridges the gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Providing expert industrial cyber security services, our tried and tested consultancy & engineering helps our customers to manage their critical infrastructure safely and securely.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
Linux System Engineer - Zurich, Switzerland
(Tech stack: Linux System Engineer; Linux, Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN), Virtualization (KVM, VMware), System Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), Configuration Management (Chef), SELinux, System Security (iptables, firewalld), File Systems (ext4, XFS, ZFS), High Availability (HAProxy, Pacemaker), Backup Solutions (rsync, Bacula), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), Linux System Engineer)
We have several exciting opportunities for Linux System Engineers to join a trailblazing company at the intersection of cybersecurity and cloud-native technologies. As threats evolve in a hyper-connected world, we’re building secure, scalable infrastructures that power IoT devices, autonomous systems, and edge computing solutions.
Their team leverages cutting-edge tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and SELinux, combined with advanced threat detection and zero-trust principles, to safeguard applications and data at every layer. Join us to shape the future of secure Linux-driven cloud and edge solutions, making a tangible impact on the next generation of cybersecurity.
Our client is looking for passionate Linux System Engineer candidates with experience in some or all of the following (full training will be provided to fill any gaps in your skill set): Linux, Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN), Virtualization (KVM, VMware), System Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), Configuration Management (Chef), SELinux, System Security (iptables, firewalld), File Systems (ext4, XFS, ZFS), High Availability (HAProxy, Pacemaker), Backup Solutions (rsync, Bacula), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab), Linux System Engineer.
All Linux System Engineer positions come with the following benefits:
Shares in the company.
Pension scheme (8%).
3 hours ‘free time’ each week to investigate new technologies.
An annual training allowance of CHF 4,500.
27 days holiday (excluding Public Holidays) plus your birthday off.
Flexible working hours.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland/ Hybrid Working
Salary: CHF 110,000 - CHF 140,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
To apply for this position please send your CV to Charlie Skipper at Noir.
Applicants must be based in Switzerland and have the right to work in Switzerland even though remote working is available.
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Physicist – Defence Sector Engineering – Cambridge
A growing Defence company, based in Cambridge, offers an exciting opportunity for a Physicist to work on a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that will enhance the UK’s defence against external threats, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive ones.
You will be involved in a variety of physics projects, including (but not limited to) thermal, optics, electromagnetics, acoustics, fluidics, chemical, and other scientific technologies. If you have experience with complex projects in these fields, I recommend providing as much detail as possible on your CV.
We are open to candidates from various sectors; however, it will be highly advantageous if you already have experience in the Defence sector.
As you will be working in the Defence sector, you will need to be able to obtain security clearance or already hold security clearance.
Given the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in various sectors, a keen interest in these areas would be welcomed, as many of your projects will involve work in this field.
In addition to working on complex and cutting-edge technologies, you will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, dependant on experience. The compensation package includes a bonus, enhanced pension, dental care, gym access, free lunch, and other excellent benefits.
The level of experience sought can range from a PhD holder who has worked in a post-doc role to someone with years of industry experience. We are looking to recruit several individuals for this team, so if you are in the early stages of your career, you will receive development opportunities, and if you are further along in your career, you will have the chance to mentor junior team members.
This company places a strong emphasis on collaboration, both within the team, with other teams, and with external parties.
Given the anticipated high level of interest in this role, and the company’s desire to recruit quickly, I recommend applying immediately if you are interested in this position to avoid missing out.
For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment, and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you. Please note we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.....Read more...
