Security Engineer

Security Engineer (Cyber Security)Location: South ManchesterSalary: Up to £55k plus benefitsAbout the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and motivated Security Engineer to join a growing cyber security team based in South Manchester. You will play a key role in protecting critical systems, improving security posture, and supporting incident response across a modern hybrid IT environment. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and SOC teams to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats.Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts across SIEM and EDR platforms
• Manage and tune security tools including firewalls, WAFs, and endpoint protection
• Investigate and support response to security incidents
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation tracking
• Support implementation of security controls across cloud and on-prem environments
• Contribute to security policies, standards, and procedures
• Assist with threat detection engineering and rule tuning

• Strong understanding of core security technologies (NGFW, WAF, EDR, SIEM)
• Experience in a SOC, security engineering, or infrastructure security role
• Good knowledge of networking and common attack types (e.g. SQL injection, phishing, malware)
• Experience with log analysis and incident investigation
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux environments
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security risks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, incident-driven environment

Desirable

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC, or ISC2 certifications
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Exposure to threat hunting or SIEM rule development

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with modern security tools and technologies
• Training and certification support
• Career progression within a growing security function
• Collaborative and supportive technical team environment