- Company Name
- Accenture UK & Ireland
- Job Title
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cyber Security Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Design, implement, and operate security solutions that protect client infrastructure, applications, and data across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments. Drive proactive threat detection, incident response, and compliance with industry standards while embedding security best practices into engineering workflows.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver end‑to‑end security controls that meet client risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and SOC teams to integrate security into all stages of the software lifecycle.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training for direct reports.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging threats and security technologies.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Architect, deploy, and manage security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners).
2. Automate log collection, alerting, and incident triage using scripting and orchestration platforms.
3. Administer network security for hybrid cloud and on‑premises environments, ensuring proper segmentation and access controls.
4. Create, review, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
5. Conduct security assessments (CIS Benchmarks, infrastructure reviews) and remediate findings.
6. Mentor and oversee a team of security engineers and analysts.
7. Participate in on‑call rotations for high‑priority incidents, ensuring timely response.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong foundation in cyber security, networking, cloud security, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP services and secure architecture patterns.
- Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Cribl, ELK).
- Familiarity with IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and AI hardening techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
- UK Background Proof Service (BPSS) plus Security Clearance (SC level) – continuous UK residence, no 30‑day absences, British passport holder, no dual nationality.
- Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH) preferred but not mandatory.