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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Proximity Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology Operations, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Integration Frameworks, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/cyber-security-engineer/57496100

## About the Role

The role is the first cyber piece in a 220-person business meaning the client is looking for a hands-on individual with the ability to grow strategically. The successful candidate will have 5+ years cyber experience and be degree educated. The position will be hybrid in Northamptonshire until April and when the new office opens you will be 5 days a week near St. Pauls (EC4).
Skills

 * Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)
 * Cyber & Professional Indemnity Insurance
 * Cyber Essentials Certification
 * Cyber Security
 * Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 * Security Architecture
 * Security Risk Analysis
 * Vulnerability Assessment

## Description

You will work closely with IT operations, development & platform teams, as well as selected external security providers in a key cyber role for the firm. The position is office based or hybrid., * Maintain & improve security controls across identity, endpoint, cloud, business applications and supporting infrastructure, promoting least-privilege & zero-trust principles.

 * Review & strengthen security configurations, device compliance, cloud services, SaaS applications, third-party integrations & technical designs.
 * Operate vulnerability & exposure-management processes, coordinate remediation with system owners & verify corrective actions.
 * Investigate security alerts & incidents, maintain incident-response procedures, coordinate response activities & drive improvements through exercises & post-incident reviews.
 * Produce security risk, incident & remediation reports; support audits, customer assurance & compliance activities; & develop technical security standards, procedures & guidance.