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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Specialist - **Company:** Wood Mackenzie Limited - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Google Cloud, Software Security, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=84f8131e60386f35 ## About the Role Do you have experience in VPN?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Minimum of 5 years cyber security experience * 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Proven experience leading security incidents and coordinating response efforts * Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, or Zero Trust architecture Technical Skills * Strong expertise in cloud security services and tools (AWS & Azure) * Experience working with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) * Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies * Familiarity with security testing tools (vulnerability scanners, SAST/DAST, penetration testing tools) * Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions Certifications (one or more preferred) * CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) * CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) * AWS Certified Security - Specialty * Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences * Leadership capabilities and experience mentoring team members * Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure * Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams * Business Partnering experience, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience) ## Description We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our cyber security team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years cyber security experience and 3+ years in cloud security and/or application security. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of protecting enterprise environments against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a technically proficient lead analyst who can lead security initiatives and ensure our cloud and application infrastructure maintains the highest security standards, whilst maintaining business partnerships across the group., * Monitor and analyze security events across cloud and on-premises environments using SIEM and security analytics tools * Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide detailed incident reports * Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures * Experience with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting * Experience with security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms * Understanding of data protection and encryption technologies * Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, energy) * Background in offensive security or penetration testing * Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Conduct cloud security assessments and architecture reviews * Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, NIST) * Manage cloud-native security tools including CSPM, CWPP, and cloud WAF solutions * Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies and controls * Lead cyber security programs and coordinate remediation efforts * Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps) * Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies * Contribute to security awareness training and documentation * Facilitate Supplier Management and security input into bids * Support compliance initiatives (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, etc.) * Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures * Conduct security audits and risk assessments * Maintain security documentation and metrics reporting ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## 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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)