Cyber Security Engineer

We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to play a critical role in strengthening our cyber security posture. You'll focus on governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance, helping ensure our systems, suppliers, and processes meet the highest standards.

This is not just a technical role - it's an opportunity to shape cyber strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure we remain secure, compliant, and audit-ready in a highly regulated environment.

Its a hybrid working role, coming into our Burton office 2 days a week.

What You'll Be Doing -

Governance, Risk & Assurance

Own and enhance cyber security policies, standards, and frameworks Conduct risk assessments across systems, suppliers, and business processes Manage cyber risks and track mitigation activities Build audit-ready evidence demonstrating effective security controls

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance

Support and lead activities aligned to ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSP Toolkit Act as a key contact for audits, coordinating responses and remediation Monitor compliance and highlight gaps through governance forums

Third-Party Security

Assess suppliers' cyber security posture and risk Support procurement and contract decisions with security insight Manage ongoing supplier assurance and remediation activities

Incident Oversight

Own and coordinate responses to complex or high-risk cyber incidents Act as escalation point beyond SOC triage Ensure lessons learned drive continuous improvement

Security & Technical Assurance

Provide oversight of core security technologies Collaborate with IT and security partners to ensure controls meet audit standards Support secure configuration in cloud (especially Microsoft environments)

Reporting & Improvement

Deliver dashboards, metrics, and insights on cyber risk posture Continuously improve governance and assurance processes

Do you have experience in Cybersecurity?, Are you passionate about protecting organisations from evolving cyber threats while driving real governance and risk strategy?, Essential Skills Experience in cyber security governance, risk, or compliance roles Strong understanding of risk frameworks and control environments Experience supporting audits and producing compliance evidence Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSP Toolkit Ability to assess and respond to cyber incidents beyond initial triage Excellent communication skills with a risk-based mindset

Desirable Certifications (e.g. Security+, SC-900, ISO27001) Experience working with SOC or MDR providers Background in regulated or healthcare environments Cyber Security Engineer - Sciensus.doc

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave

• Employee discount

• Company pension

• On-site gym

• Canteen, We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Yearly pay reviews

• Contribution based pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)

• Private medical (after qualifying period)

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Annual company event

• In the Burton Upon Trent office we have an onsite gym, canteen, prayer room, and quiet room

Sciensus is a proven life sciences solutions partner with more than 30 years' experience navigating and unlocking the complex European healthcare ecosystem. We maximise patient access to medicines, accelerate product launches and drive long-term commercial success for our partners. Through a skilled team of over 500 licensed clinical staff and 1,650 colleagues globally, we work at the intersection of clinical excellence, patient experience and healthcare innovation. We support patients living with cancer, chronic conditions and rare diseases - helping them access the life-changing treatments they need, wherever they are. What do we offer our people?