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# Lead Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Careerwise
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Multi-Cloud
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-659238D5B1EC880844/

## About the Role

* Proven track record delivering security consultancy within an MSSP, managed services, or consulting environment.
 * Designed and implemented enterprise security solutions in Microsoft and mixed-vendor ecosystems.
 * Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies (Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Purview, etc.).
 * Experience in leading SOC teams and capabilities.
 * Ability to explain complex technical concepts and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Any experience with Crowdstrike technologies will be an advantage.
 * Willingness to travel.

## Description

You will be responsible for:

 * Designing and implementing defensive security solutions for clients.
 * Advising clients on SOC, SIEM, SOAR, XDR/EDR, identity, cloud security, and vulnerability management, shaping solutions, operating models, and design frameworks that fit their business strategy.
 * Integrating security controls across enterprise, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
 * Guiding engineers and setting technical direction across multiple projects.
 * Producing architecture documentation and reusable delivery assets.
 * Partnering with sales, pre-sales, engineering, and delivery teams.
 * Building client relationships and acting as the escalation point for complex security issues.