Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

2.4 Months

£700/Day Inside IR35

Locations Nationally

Clearance: SC

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer for our Government client and can based at your nearest hub (they have offices nationally). All staff working for the client are expected to spend at least 40% of their working time in their nearest office.

The Senior Security Engineer role is a 2.4 month contract paying between £600 - £700/Day Inside IR35.

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Clearance: SC

Role Profile:

The workload for their Security Operations function is increasing as they have to deal with more alerts and incidents, without the benefit of automation and analytics to reduce the manual effort and improve the response time.

The resources will help to:

• Implement, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks XSIAM platform to ensure optimal performance and security.

• Develop and maintain security policies, rules, and configurations to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

• Integrate XSIAM with other security tools and information systems to automate security operations and workflows.

• Conduct continuous monitoring and analysis of security alerts and incidents to identify trends and potential threats.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to share threat intelligence and improve overall security awareness.

• Provide technical support and guidance on cybersecurity matters to IT and business units.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats, technologies, and Palo Alto Networks' offerings to continuously improve security operations.

• Prepare and present reports on security incidents, trends, and the overall effectiveness of security measures to senior management. These resources supplement existing resources within the MIP and SOC teams.

If you are interested in the above, hit the Apply now button!

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As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify, please notify us on igs @circlerecruitment.com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview.

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