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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Morgan Hunt UK Limited
- **Location:** Wallington, UK
- **Salary:** £110,500.0 - £123,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft SharePoint, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ad1207f9ff50b2fdd7b8dd3/apply

## About the Role

We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer with practical experience working within a medium to large sized information or cyber security environment with, * Strong knowledge of
Microsoft Security technologies.

 * Experience with
Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Defender.

 * Knowledge of
SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management and incident response.

 * Understanding of
cloud security and network security principles.

 * Experience supporting security assessments, audits and penetration testing.
 * Knowledge of security frameworks including
NIST and Cyber Essentials.

 * Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Change and Problem Management.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and solve complex security problems.
 * Cyber Essentials Plus experience.

Qualifications

Essential:

 * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security experience.
 * Cyber Essentials Plus experience.

Desirable:

 * Microsoft
SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400

 * CEH
 * CISSP
 * CCNA

## Description

Working closely with the

Cyber Security Manager and Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will help design, implement and maintain the organisation's cyber security capabilities.

You will have a broad remit across

Microsoft security technologies, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM/SOAR, threat hunting and cloud security, while also providing security advice to technology projects and supporting security-by-design principles., * Design, implement and maintain cyber security solutions and capabilities.

 * Administer and monitor
Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams.

 * Support
identity and access management, vulnerability management and security monitoring.

 * Investigate and respond to security incidents, including SIEM/SOAR investigations and advanced threat hunting.
 * Support security reviews, audits and annual penetration testing.
 * Identify vulnerabilities, risks and opportunities to improve the organisation's security posture.
 * Provide security advice to IT projects, ensuring security is embedded into solution design and technology decisions.
 * Support and maintain alignment with
Cyber Essentials Plus.

 * Contribute to information security policies, procedures and standards.
 * Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver security improvements.
 * Keep up to date with emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practice.