Security engineer - London Area, United Kingdom - Silicon Logic UK Ltd.

Description

Location - London

Salary range - £280

Job Description -

AWS cloud security certified (Must)

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and data.

Conduct regular system tests and ensure continuous monitoring of network security.

Develop and implement security standards, guidelines, and procedures in line with industry best practices.

Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into the lifecycle of AWS-hosted and .NET applications.

Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses, and security assessments.

Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.

Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs.

Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause.

Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.

Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.

Stay current with security technologies and make recommendations on changes and improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Proven work experience as a Security Engineer or similar role, preferably within the insurance industry.

Expertise in AWS cloud security best practices and tools.

Strong understanding of .NET application security.

Proficient in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures.

Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools.

Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Familiarity with web-related technologies (Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures) and of network/web related protocols.

Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are preferred.