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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Unite Students - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Terraform, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0ebb83d765ba9cb9 ## About the Role * An in-depth understanding and hands-on experience of networking protocols and technologies including firewalls, perimeter security, endpoint security and XDR solutions. * Strong understanding of secure network design: VLANs, VPNs, DNS, TCP/IP, segmentation, and access control. * Proven experience securing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments, including identity management, RBAC, conditional access, and threat protection. * Confident, credible communicator able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Proactive, accountable, and comfortable owning security decisions and outcomes. * Demonstrable experience in a network security engineering role. * Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS and GDPR. ## Description Unite Students are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join a thriving and innovative team. We are seeking an accomplished Cyber Security Engineer with a proven track record in protecting complex IT environments, both on-premise and cloud. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity tooling, threat analysis, and hands-on experience implementing and maintaining secure network infrastructures across diverse platforms. They will also be a methodical problem-solver with a strong security-first mindset and confident communication skills at all levels of an organisation. What You`ll Be Doing * Lead the maintenance of the organisation`s firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation and secure remote access controls, ensuring they`re properly configured, monitored, and compliant with industry standards. * Manage and improve endpoint security tooling including XDR, vulnerability scanners, and device hardening baselines. * Continuously improve detection coverage by analysing threat trends and incorporating new indicators into network monitoring tools. Liaise with SIEM/SOC provider to ensure effective detection, alerting and automated response. * Ensure critical logs are captured, analysed, and retained in line with compliance and auditing requirements. * Lead or support cyber incident response investigations, providing root cause analysis and remediation recommendations. * Automate security controls, deployments, and monitoring using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or similar tools. * Oversee vulnerability assessments and ensure timely and appropriate patching of network and endpoint devices. * Contribute to secure design reviews for new applications, cloud workloads, and infrastructure changes. * Assist in third-party risk assessments and technical reviews of supplier integrations. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)