> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3032053-cyber-security-engineering-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3032053-cyber-security-engineering-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineering Manager - **Company:** Aviva plc - **Location:** Bristol, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £80,294.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Operational Data Store, Security Information and Event Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5894736421 ## About the Role * Experience leading cyber security, security engineering or cyber operations teams within a complex organisation * Strong understanding of security controls, risk management and frameworks such as NIST, with the ability to prioritise workloads and make risk-based decisions * Experience managing or supporting security technologies including EDR, PAM and SIEM platforms, alongside a good understanding of firewall and web application firewall (WAF) technologies * Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud environments and experience working within regulated industries such as Financial Services * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience using KPIs, KRIs and operational metrics to drive performance and continuous improvement ## Description You might already be leading a cyber security engineering, security operations, or cyber defence team and be looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, reduce risk and develop people while working across a modern technology estate. Working across the heritage Direct Line business within Aviva, you'll help strengthen cyber security capabilities, reduce risk and support the delivery of secure technology transformation. You'll work closely with teams across Cyber Defence, Technology and Risk, using threat, operational and security insights to prioritise improvements and ensure our controls remain effective against evolving threats. This is an opportunity to shape security outcomes, influence senior stakeholders and make a meaningful impact across a large, regulated organisation. A bit about the job: You'll join heritage Direct Lines Cyber Defence Team and play a key role in helping keep our customers, colleagues and business protected from evolving cyber threats. Reporting to the Head of Cyber Defence, you'll lead our Security Engineering Maintain team and make sure the security controls that protect Aviva remain effective, resilient and aligned to risk. Working alongside colleagues across Cyber Defence and Technology, you'll help prioritise security improvements, drive operational excellence and strengthen our cyber security capability. You'll use threat, vulnerability and operational data to make informed decisions that reduce risk and improve security outcomes across the organisation. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [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) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)