Cyber Security Engineer

Working closely with the Cyber Security Manager and Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will help design, implement and maintain the organisation’s cyber security capabilities., * Design, implement and maintain cyber security solutions and capabilities.

• Administer and monitor Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams.
• Support identity and access management, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including SIEM/SOAR investigations and advanced threat hunting.
• Support security reviews, audits and annual penetration testing.
• Identify vulnerabilities, risks and opportunities to improve the organisation’s security posture.
• Provide security advice to IT projects, ensuring security is embedded into solution design and technology decisions.
• Support and maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Contribute to information security policies, procedures and standards.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver security improvements.
• Keep up to date with emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practice.

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Engineer with practical experience working within an information or cyber security environment. You should have:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Defender.
• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Understanding of cloud security and network security principles.
• Experience supporting security assessments, audits and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST and Cyber Essentials.
• Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Change and Problem Management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and solve complex security problems.

Qualifications Essential:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security experience.

Desirable:

• Microsoft SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400
• CEH
• CISSP
• CCNA

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be partnering with a leading Housing Association to recruit an experienced Cyber Security Engineer on an initial 12-month Fixed-Term Contract.