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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Identify Solutions
- **Location:** Pontypridd, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Servers, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5928851369

## About the Role

* Around 2-3+ years of commercial cyber security experience
 * Hands-on experience in Microsoft security environments
 * Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM/SOC technologies
 * Knowledge of XDR/EDR, vulnerability management, and incident response
 * Good understanding of Identity & Access Management, ideally including Entra ID, PIM, MFA, or SSO
 * Broader knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud security
 * Strong communication skills and confidence working with technical teams, suppliers, and non-technical stakeholders
 * Microsoft security certifications, CISSP, or a relevant cyber security qualification are advantageous; we can support further development and certification

## Description

* Take technical ownership of cyber security across our Microsoft-focused environment
 * Assess our existing estate, identify security gaps, and help ensure systems and applications are appropriately hardened
 * Work with Microsoft security technologies, including Defender/XDR, EDR, and Sentinel
 * Support Identity & Access Management across Entra ID, including PIM, MFA, and SSO
 * Investigate and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats
 * Review our existing security tools and controls, recommending improvements where needed
 * Work with infrastructure engineers, external SOC providers, and security partners on incident response and cyber resilience

Technologies:

 * Azure
 * Cloud
 * Support
 * Security, We are looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to take greater ownership and influence across our predominantly Microsoft environment. You will work with our established infrastructure team and external security partners to assess the environment, identify potential risks, and strengthen our security posture. The role is based in the Swansea area with hybrid working, including two days per week in the office. The salary is up to £54,000 per annum, plus benefits, including a 35-hour working week, a 12% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, and investment in professional development and further cyber security certifications. This is an opportunity to become a key technical security specialist, contribute to the development of our cyber security capability, and take on greater responsibility and technical variety.