Cyber Security Engineer

Salary: £35,000 - 42,000 per year

Requirements

• We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• We require at least 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, ideally in SOC, incident response, or threat analysis roles.
• We highly value relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, or CISM.
• We require strong technical knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and threat-hunting tools.
• We require experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• We require a strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security controls.
• We consider familiarity with cloud security, including Azure and M365, an advantage.
• We require experience configuring and supporting Windows Server environments.
• We require strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• We require excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• We require the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• We value a high level of self‑motivation, a willingness to learn new skills, and a flexible, enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• We investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring rapid containment, eradication, and recovery.
• We conduct root cause analysis of security breaches and produce detailed incident reports.
• We collaborate with stakeholders to refine and improve incident response plans and playbooks.
• We monitor and analyse security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection tools.
• We identify and elevate potential security threats or vulnerabilities in real time.
• We continuously improve SOC workflows, tools, and processes to increase efficiency.
• We research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors and assess their impact.
• We develop strategies to reduce risk based on threat intelligence.
• We stay current on cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements.
• We perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on systems and networks.
• We implement and maintain security tools such as firewalls, endpoint protection, and email security systems.
• We work with customer IT teams and other LoughTec teams to ensure secure configurations and best practices are applied.
• We support security awareness by training staff on incident prevention and response.
• We provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and SOC analysts.
• We participate in security audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities.

Technologies

• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Windows
• Network

We are LoughTec Ltd, based in Omagh, and we are seeking a proactive Cyber Security Engineer to join our dynamic security team. This is a fast‑paced role working with cutting‑edge technology and complex cybersecurity challenges, with a strong focus on defending our organisation against cyber threats and strengthening our overall security posture. We provide internal training on our products and services, a company rewards scheme, a paid birthday day off, mileage reimbursement for site visits, death in service cover at 2x annual salary, access to a health plan, work‑from‑home options when required, and a salary‑sacrifice electric car scheme. Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and we are an equal opportunities employer.