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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer (MSP) - **Company:** DISConsulting IT Ltd - **Location:** Basingstoke, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £34,000.0 - £40,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Information and Event Management, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Wi-Fi Technology, Microsoft InTune, Web Filtering - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e09990940f0513ef ## About the Role * Minimum 3 years' experience working within an MSP environment * Demonstrable exposure to cyber security technologies, services, or security-focused responsibilities within a commercial environment * Strong understanding of cyber security principles and best practices * Strong understanding of cyber security principles and best practices * Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Windows and modern cloud environments * Experience with security technologies such as; Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Email security, Identity and Access Management, Security monitoring and threat detection, Vulnerability management * Experience using PSA and RMM platforms such as HaloPSA and NinjaOne * Strong networking knowledge including Wi-Fi, VLANs, VPNs and firewall technologies * Excellent communication and customer-facing skills * Ability to work independently and take ownership of security initiatives * Comfortable conducting customer meetings both remotely and face-to-face * Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience * Previous exposure to security platforms such as EDR, PAM, RMM and Web content filtering * Security certifications such as Security+, SC-900, SC-200 or equivalent * Experience delivering Cyber Essentials projects * Experience conducting vulnerability reviews or security assessments * Familiarity with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender * Security and/or Cyber qualifications ## Description Are you an experienced MSP engineer with a passion for cyber security? Do you enjoy helping businesses strengthen their security posture, investigating threats, implementing modern security solutions and providing trusted advice to customers? At DISConsulting IT, we're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to become a key part of our growing cyber security offering. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of security services within a growing MSP, working closely with customers and the wider technical team to improve security, resilience and compliance. This isn't a role where you'll spend every day buried in alerts and reports. You'll work directly with customers, shape security strategies, lead Cyber Essentials initiatives, manage modern security platforms and influence how our managed security services evolve. As part of a small and ambitious team, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, take ownership of key security initiatives and help shape the future direction of cyber security services at DISConsulting IT. What You'll Do * Monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents across customer environments * Manage and continually improve our managed cyber security services * Lead customer security reviews and provide practical security recommendations * Drive Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus readiness projects * Develop security standards, policies and best practices * Manage and optimise security platforms including; Huntress EDR, Huntress SIEM, Huntress ITDR, DNSFilter, CyberFOX AutoElevate and EasyDMARC * Lead vulnerability management and remediation programmes * Conduct security assessments and penetration testing activities * Research emerging threats and recommend improvements to customer security controls * Work closely with the Service Desk team on escalations and security incidents * Contribute to the ongoing development of our Ultimate Security service * Represent DISConsulting IT at vendor events, roadshows and cyber security workshops * Help shape the strategic direction of security services across the business ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [Lies, Damned Lies and Large Language Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1231-lies-damned-lies-and-large-language-models) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Shoot for the moon - machine learning for automated online ad detection](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/502-shoot-for-the-moon-machine-learning-for-automated-online-ad-detection) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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