Cyber Security Risk Engineer - Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom - amber labs

Description

At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients.

Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times.

Cyber Defence Engineer
Hereford (On-Site) + FTC
Must be DV Cleared

The Cyber Defence Engineer will join a dynamic security team responsible for testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting the SOC's technology stack, comprising hardware and software.

This role will involve aiding in the continuous development and upkeep of data pipelines, signature updates, and fostering the professional growth of the system engineering team.

Conduct system administration tasks on specific cyber defence applications and systems, encompassing installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, and restoration.

Oversee system/server resources, including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.

Collaborate with SOC and CTI Analysts to develop signatures deployable on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave.

Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a variety of enterprise networks and data sources.
Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications, as well as develop data standards, policies, and procedures.
Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods.
Share knowledge, skills, and experience, enhance documentation, and provide training to new members of the data engineering team.
Familiarity with big data technologies and ecosystems (e.g., Awareness of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms.
Understanding of network security implementations (e.g., host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network.
Proficiency in front-end collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection.
Understanding of system administration concepts for operating systems such as Unix/Linux, iOS, Android, and Windows operating systems.
Familiarity with cyber defence and information security policies, procedures, and regulations.
Understanding of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
Prior experience with Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies.
Experience working with frameworks and technologies supporting data-intensive distributed applications.
Proficiency in maintaining and administering data analytical and SIEM platforms.
Hands-on experience with host and network-based IDS/IPS.
Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).
Capability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach).
Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp).
Certification as an engineer in a market-leading data analysis/SIEM platform.
SANS SEC511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations.
Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
~ Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
~ Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
~25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
~ Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
~ Participate in a generous employee referral program.
~ A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.

~ Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all.

Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.

By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.