Cyber Security Engineer

• Conducting security assessments and vulnerability analysis across infrastructure, applications and systems
• Supporting the design and implementation of security controls aligned to industry standards and frameworks
• Contributing to incident response activities, including threat detection, containment and remediation
• Collaborating with engineering and infrastructure teams to embed security practices into development pipelines and deployment processes
• Assisting with security audits, compliance reviews and documentation of security posture
• Participating in security architecture discussions and contributing technical recommendations
• Supporting the maintenance and improvement of security tools, logging and monitoring capabilities, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
• Opportunity to work on meaningful security challenges that directly impact organisational resilience
• Exposure to modern cloud architectures, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Scope to develop expertise across multiple security domains and emerging threat vectors
• Collaboration with experienced security professionals and opportunities for knowledge sharing
• Flexible working arrangements and the chance to work on impactful projects across diverse sectors
• Potential progression into specialist or senior security roles, with clear development pathways
• Professional development support and encouragement to pursue advanced certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent industry-recognised qualification)
• Demonstrated knowledge of network security, application security and system hardening
• Practical experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and secure infrastructure design
• Familiarity with security tools, vulnerability scanners and SIEM platforms
• Understanding of secure coding principles and CI/CD security practices
• Strong technical foundation in Linux, Windows and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Knowledge of APIs, microservices and distributed systems architecture
• Ability to communicate security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

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