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 escalate 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 More: 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. last updated 24 week of 2026