Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Peaple Talent
Birmingham, UK
12 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
£75,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Intrusion Detection and Prevention PCI Data Security Standards Security Information and Event Management Software Vulnerability Management QRadar Microsoft Sentinel Splunk

Job description

  • Develop and manage cyber security policies, procedures, and standards to meet business and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the Cyber Security Board, overseeing cyber risks, strategy, and business-wide security initiatives.
  • Work with the outsourced SOC and internal teams to manage threat monitoring, incident response, and Microsoft Sentinel performance.
  • Own and manage security platforms including KnowBe4 and Egress, driving user adoption, training, reporting, and secure communication practices.
  • Partner across the business to improve cyber awareness, manage risks, ensure compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2), and oversee third-party security standards.

Requirements

  • Hold relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC or equivalent) demonstrating strong professional standards.
  • Bring 5+ years of cybersecurity experience delivering and managing secure systems, processes, and controls.
  • Strong technical expertise in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel).
  • Confident problem-solver with strong decision-making skills, able to perform effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Solid understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX) with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across teams.

Benefits & conditions

Base Pay: up to £75,000

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Income Protection
  • Life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave

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