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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Slough, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Google Cloud, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Bicep, Terraform, Splunk - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42187419/ ## About the Role Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement Our Engineering practice is a growing community of industry leading experts, covering Security Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering and Quality Engineering. The Engineering practice prides itself on quality development practices and solving highly complex client problems whilst also providing a safe environment for engineering talent to grow and learn within the organisation. As part of our Security Engineering team, you will be exposed to the latest technologies in a mixture of environments ranging from cloud, on-premises and hybrid as well as direct experience with security tooling to for incident detection, response and threat intelligence. Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Security Engineer to join our team and play a key role in safeguarding client systems, applications and data. You will be tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions whilst proactively identifying risk and enforcing compliance with common security standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Key responsibilities of the role are summarised below:Design, implement, and manage security tools, systems, and processes to protect infrastructure, applications, and data.Partnering with other engineering and security teams to embed security best practicesAutomation to support security tooling like SIEM tooling log ingestionFirewall and network management within hybrid cloud and on-premises environmentsDevelop and maintain security policies, standards and proceduresConduct security assessments in the form of infrastructure reviews using assessment tooling such as CIS benchmarksDesirable Attributes The successful candidate should have experience in some of the following areas:Core concepts of cyber security and platform engineering such as networking, Cloud security, CI/CD pipelines, virtualisation, and IaCSoftware development skills using Linux or WSLSIEM and log routing experience in tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, Cribl, and ELKFamiliarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP servicesProficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsExperience with IDS/IPS solutions, vulnerability management, and endpoint securityFamiliarity with AI hardening techniquesExperience in working within SOC teamsFamiliarity with IaC technologies (CloudFormation, Terraform, Bicep) Note: This role may require on-call availability for high priority incidents. Please note there is additional compensation for this and the frequency is client-dependent. Don't worry if you don't tick every box - we'd still love to hear from you! 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