Cyber Security Engineer
WLP Recruitment
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Intermediate Compensation
£ 70KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software System Penetration Testing
Azure
Cloud Computing Security
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
DevOps
Intrusion Detection Systems
Python
Powershell
Security Information and Event Management
Systems Architecture
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Splunk
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents
- Manage and maintain security tools (e.g. SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners)
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing support
- Implement and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection solutions
- Support risk assessments, security audits, and compliance efforts (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and cloud teams to ensure secure system architecture
- Contribute to incident response planning and threat intelligence activities
Requirements
- 3+ years in a cyber security engineering or analyst role
- Strong technical background in infrastructure, networks, and cloud security (Azure/AWS)
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel), EDR tools, and firewalls
- Understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.)
- Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python) is a plus
- Security certifications preferred (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, CISSP)
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive salary + annual bonus
- Flexible hybrid working
- Training and certification support
- Involvement in high-impact security projects
- Great culture with strong leadership backing cyber security investment
