SecOps Engineer

About The Company
Context Recruitment Limited is a reputable and well-established recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. Known for its commitment to excellence and integrity, the company prides itself on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients. With a strong focus on building long-term relationships, Context Recruitment Limited has earned a reputation for professionalism, industry expertise, and a deep understanding of market dynamics. The company operates with a client-centric approach, ensuring that both employers and candidates receive personalized support throughout the recruitment process. As part of its growth strategy, the organization is expanding its team to include highly skilled security professionals who can contribute to its clients' digital transformation journeys.
About The Role
The SecOps Engineer role at Context Recruitment Limited is a critical position designed for a proactive security professional eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic construction engineering business. Located in Central London with a hybrid working model, this position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and enhance the company's security operations during a period of substantial digital transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and improving the company's security posture across application, network, and infrastructure domains. This role requires a hands-on approach, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to mitigate risks, respond to security incidents, and automate security processes. As a key member of the security team, you will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, resilience, and security excellence across the organization.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical skills, certifications, and practical experience in security operations. Recognized security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or relevant Microsoft security certifications are essential. Proven hands-on experience in SecOps or incident response environments is required, demonstrating the ability to handle real-time security threats and incidents effectively. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening practices is necessary, along with the ability to automate tasks using PowerShell scripting. Familiarity with cloud-native security across platforms like M365, Azure, and AWS is highly desirable. Candidates should also have experience working with enterprise IT infrastructure, including network security, vulnerability management, and security tools. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are vital for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond promptly to threat detection alerts.
Triage, analyze, and prioritize security incidents using ServiceNow, ensuring swift resolution.
Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation strategies.
Oversee Patch Management processes to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
Conduct vulnerability scans using Qualys, analyze results, and prioritize remediation efforts.
Document security operations processes and create knowledge base articles aligned with best practices.
Automate security tasks and toolchains through scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.) to improve efficiency.
Collaborate with external Security Operations Center (SOC) teams to coordinate security efforts.
Prepare detailed post-incident reports and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Manage end-user device security via MS Intune, Sophos, and NinjaOne platforms.
Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure components.
Maintain patching compliance for operating systems, Microsoft Office, and third-party applications.
Support infrastructure teams in deploying secure systems, enhancing security policies, and managing security-driven changes.
Produce weekly security operations reports to inform management and stakeholders.
Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies to enforce security standards.
Benefits
Joining Context Recruitment Limited as a SecOps Engineer offers a competitive salary up to £75,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package. The role provides a flexible hybrid working arrangement, initially requiring four days onsite with a transition to three days once probation is successfully completed. The company emphasizes professional development and offers opportunities for continuous learning through certifications and training programs. You will work within a collaborative and innovative environment that values your expertise and contributions. Additional benefits include pension schemes, healthcare options, and paid time off, fostering a healthy work-life balance. The organization also encourages internal mobility and career progression, supporting your growth within the company and the wider industry.
Equal Opportunity
Context Recruitment Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates and staff are treated fairly and without discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Our hiring practices are designed to promote fairness and equal access to employment opportunities, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Work arrangement
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