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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Newbury, UK
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Connections, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Devsecops
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/55ECEF1CC48A4C5788

## About the Role

* Strong Cyber Security Engineering, Security Architecture or Secure by Design background
 * Experience supporting migrations, transformations and digital delivery projects
 * Good understanding of enterprise networks, infrastructure and cloud security
 * Ability to translate technical security requirements into practical business guidance
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Hands-on experience with:

 * Firewalls
 * IDS/IPS
 * WAF
 * IAM
 * SIEM
 * Vulnerability Management

## Description

Cyber Security Engineer - Paying up to £600 Per Day, Based in Newbury, Hybrid Working (2 days per week on site), To Start ASAP

Your new company

You will be working with a leading organisation that is based in Newbury.

Your new role

We're seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to support multiple technology deliveries, including solution migrations, cloud initiatives, digital enhancements and business-critical change projects.

You'll act as the security SME across project and BAU activity, ensuring solutions are delivered in line with Secure by Design principles, security policies and architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities:

 * Conduct security design reviews and Secure by Design assessments
 * Provide cyber security guidance to project, architecture and delivery teams
 * Identify, assess and manage security risks
 * Review network connectivity and solution designs
 * Define security testing requirements and ensure remediation of vulnerabilities
 * Support secure delivery within Agile, DevSecOps and CI/CD environments
 * Work closely with stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners to embed security best practice

What you'll need to succeed

 * Strong Cyber Security Engineering, Security Architecture or Secure by Design background
 * Experience supporting migrations, transformations and digital delivery projects
 * Good understanding of enterprise networks, infrastructure and cloud security
 * Ability to translate technical security requirements into practical business guidance
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Hands-on experience with:

 * Firewalls
 * IDS/IPS
 * WAF
 * IAM
 * SIEM
 * Vulnerability Management

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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