About Darkshield Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats. The Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect our clients from evolving threats. This role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect networks, applications, and data. Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring swift mitigation and resolution. Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices. Perform security audits and risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities. Work closely with clients to provide expert advice and tailored security solutions. Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security technologies. Automate security processes and develop scripts/tools to enhance security operations. Assist with compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations. Requirements Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related field. Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and security frameworks. Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response. Familiarity with security tools such as SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security automation. Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent are desirable but not mandatory. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Why Join Darkshield? Work with a passionate team dedicated to cybersecurity excellence. Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects across different industries. Support for professional development, including training and certification assistance. Flexible working arrangements, including remote options. A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a cybersecurity professional looking for an exciting and impactful role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join Darkshield in our mission to secure the digital world.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
About Darkshield Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats. The Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect our clients from evolving threats. This role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to protect networks, applications, and data. Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. Monitor and respond to security incidents, ensuring swift mitigation and resolution. Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices. Perform security audits and risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities. Work closely with clients to provide expert advice and tailored security solutions. Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security technologies. Automate security processes and develop scripts/tools to enhance security operations. Assist with compliance efforts, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations. Requirements Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related field. Strong understanding of network security, cryptography, and security frameworks. Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability management, and incident response. Familiarity with security tools such as SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security automation. Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent are desirable but not mandatory. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Why Join Darkshield? Work with a passionate team dedicated to cybersecurity excellence. Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects across different industries. Support for professional development, including training and certification assistance. Flexible working arrangements, including remote options. A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a cybersecurity professional looking for an exciting and impactful role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join Darkshield in our mission to secure the digital world.
About Darkshield Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats. The Role We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect our clients' networks from cyber threats. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures. Monitor and respond to security threats across network infrastructure. Conduct firewall configurations, VPN implementations, and intrusion prevention. Perform security audits and risk assessments on network environments. Requirements Proven experience in network security engineering. Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies. Hands-on experience with security tools such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and others. Knowledge of cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
Jul 05, 2025
Full time
About Darkshield Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats. The Role We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect our clients' networks from cyber threats. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures. Monitor and respond to security threats across network infrastructure. Conduct firewall configurations, VPN implementations, and intrusion prevention. Perform security audits and risk assessments on network environments. Requirements Proven experience in network security engineering. Strong understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies. Hands-on experience with security tools such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and others. Knowledge of cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is a plus.
About Darkshield Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and compliance . Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats. The Role We are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing security solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security architectures, automation, and compliance frameworks . Key Responsibilities Cloud Security Architecture & Implementation Design and implement cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Develop and enforce cloud security controls , including IAM policies, encryption, and network security. Threat Monitoring & Incident Response Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations . Lead incident response efforts related to cloud security breaches and misconfigurations. Implement SIEM and security monitoring tools for real-time threat detection. Cloud Security Assessments & Compliance Conduct cloud security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis . Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, GDPR , and other security standards. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines. Security Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automate security policies and compliance enforcement using Python, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation . Develop security automation scripts for vulnerability scanning and patch management . Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Provide guidance and best practices to internal teams on cloud security. Work closely with developers, DevOps, and compliance teams to align security requirements. Required Qualifications & Experience Technical Skills & Experience At least three years of experience in cloud security engineering or a related role. Hands-on expertise securing AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms. Strong knowledge of IAM, firewalls, WAFs, encryption, and security groups . Experience with security automation using Python, Terraform, or CloudFormation . Familiarity with container security (Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices security. Certifications (Preferred, Not Required) AWS Certified Security - Specialty Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or relevant security certifications are a plus. Soft Skills & Work Environment Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think like an attacker . Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams . Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment . Success Criteria (Performance Expectations) To ensure a strong match, the ideal candidate should: Implement cloud security controls across at least one major cloud provider within the first three months. Conduct at least two full cloud security assessments per quarter . Develop automated security enforcement scripts that reduce vulnerabilities by 30 percent within the first six months . Why Join Darkshield? Work on cutting-edge cybersecurity projects with top-tier clients. Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing cybersecurity agency. Flexible work environment - remote and hybrid options available. Competitive salary and bonuses based on security impact and research.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
About Darkshield Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and compliance . Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats. The Role We are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing security solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security architectures, automation, and compliance frameworks . Key Responsibilities Cloud Security Architecture & Implementation Design and implement cloud security architectures across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Develop and enforce cloud security controls , including IAM policies, encryption, and network security. Threat Monitoring & Incident Response Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations . Lead incident response efforts related to cloud security breaches and misconfigurations. Implement SIEM and security monitoring tools for real-time threat detection. Cloud Security Assessments & Compliance Conduct cloud security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis . Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, GDPR , and other security standards. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines. Security Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Automate security policies and compliance enforcement using Python, Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation . Develop security automation scripts for vulnerability scanning and patch management . Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing Provide guidance and best practices to internal teams on cloud security. Work closely with developers, DevOps, and compliance teams to align security requirements. Required Qualifications & Experience Technical Skills & Experience At least three years of experience in cloud security engineering or a related role. Hands-on expertise securing AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms. Strong knowledge of IAM, firewalls, WAFs, encryption, and security groups . Experience with security automation using Python, Terraform, or CloudFormation . Familiarity with container security (Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices security. Certifications (Preferred, Not Required) AWS Certified Security - Specialty Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or relevant security certifications are a plus. Soft Skills & Work Environment Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think like an attacker . Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams . Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment . Success Criteria (Performance Expectations) To ensure a strong match, the ideal candidate should: Implement cloud security controls across at least one major cloud provider within the first three months. Conduct at least two full cloud security assessments per quarter . Develop automated security enforcement scripts that reduce vulnerabilities by 30 percent within the first six months . Why Join Darkshield? Work on cutting-edge cybersecurity projects with top-tier clients. Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing cybersecurity agency. Flexible work environment - remote and hybrid options available. Competitive salary and bonuses based on security impact and research.