Job Title: Security Operations Engineer

Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £45,000

The Company

Join a leading professional services team at the forefront of security innovation! This is an opportunity to play a key role in guiding and supporting security services for customers while also contributing to internal security initiatives.

Working alongside the Chief Information Security Officer, you’ll be instrumental in triaging security events, identifying incidents across IT and industrial networks, and ensuring customers maintain industry-leading security standards. If you have a strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat analysis, and operational security practices, this role is for you!

Security Operations Engineer Role & Responsibilities

• SIEM, MDR, and XDR configuration & operation – Perform threat hunting, tune alerts, and investigate security events.
• Operational Technology (OT) security monitoring – Identify vulnerabilities, malware, and suspicious activity using OT monitoring tools.
• Incident management – Handle security incidents from detection through to resolution.
• Vulnerability management – Conduct vulnerability scans and ensure timely remediation.
• Compliance & regulation alignment – Ensure compliance with GDPR, NIS 2, and other security regulations.
• Incident response planning – Schedule and test response plans, conduct tabletop exercises, and drive continuous improvement.
• Internal security policy implementation – Work with the CISO to maintain and enforce internal security policies.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in IT security / cybersecurity.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA Security or equivalent.
• Expertise in threat analysis and security operations – Familiarity with SIEM and EDR/MDR tools.
• Incident triage skills – Ability to assess and prioritise incidents based on impact and risk.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems – Linux, Windows, Cisco.
• Excellent communication skills – Ability to work with internal teams and engage with customers.

Bonus Skills (Desirable but not essential)

• Hands-on experience with security products – firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, endpoint protection, WAF, and content filtering.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) systems (PLCs, SCADA, industrial networking).
• Coding / DevOps experience.
• Penetration testing skills or relevant certifications.

Company Benefits

• Fast-growing company with exciting career opportunities.
• Work on cutting-edge security challenges in both IT and industrial environments.
• Collaborate with industry experts and grow my client’s skills.