Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Build and enhance incident response functions and detection infrastructure for gaming environments with an accent on security event response, automation, and threat hunting. Focus on developing scalable tools, improving detection rules, and leading complex investigations in a cloud environment.

Location: Cambridge, UK with travel to the office once per week

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer and publisher of online games, known for the RuneScape franchise and committed to inclusive, player-first game development.

What you will do

• Respond to and investigate security events, communicating effectively with stakeholders
• Improve detection and response processes, tools, and automation
• Develop and optimize detection rules and incident playbooks
• Lead threat hunting and incorporate findings into security controls
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams
• Participate in an on-call rotation

Requirements

• Location: Cambridge, UK with weekly office presence
• 8+ years of experience in security engineering, incident response, and threat hunting in cloud environments
• Expertise in AWS security controls and services
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR platforms, and DevOps toolsets
• Knowledge of operating systems forensics and malware analysis

Culture & Benefits

• Private healthcare including dental plan
• Minimum 6% pension contributions
• Employee assistance program and onsite counselling
• Life insurance and discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced family leave policies from day one
• Flexible working hours and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays