Cyber Security Engineer
Spait Infotech Private Limited
Nottingham, United Kingdom
13 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Junior Compensation
£ 90KJob location
Remote
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software System Penetration Testing
User Authentication
Azure
Bash
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Linux
DevOps
Intrusion Detection Systems
Python
Network Security
Open Web Application Security
Powershell
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Splunk
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
- Design, implement, and maintain security controls, tools, and infrastructure.
- Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, intrusions, and suspicious activity.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
- Support security incident response and forensic investigations.
- Collaborate with DevOps, IT, and software teams to integrate secure-by-design principles.
- Assist with compliance and governance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST).
- Research emerging threats, attack vectors, and best practices to enhance organisational resilience.
- Contribute to documentation, playbooks, and automation for security operations.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Windows?, * 0-8 years of hands-on experience in cyber security, network security, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of security fundamentals - authentication, encryption, firewalls, vulnerability management, and endpoint protection.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, ELK), IDS/IPS, and security monitoring.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native security tools.
- Experience with Linux/Windows administration and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Awareness of common security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, CIS Controls).
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.