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# Senior Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Peaple Talent
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, PCI Data Security Standards, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840601885-senior-cyber-security-engineer

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.


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