Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sanderson Government & Defence provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Sanderson Government & Defence. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Sanderson Government & DefenceTalent Solutions Partner | National Security & Central GovernmentCyber Security Engineer – UK National (SC Cleared)Location: Hybrid – Feltham or Huntingdon (60–70% remote following onboarding)Type: Permanent | Competitive Salary | Travel Expenses CoveredSanderson G&D are partnering with a scaling Cyber Security consultancy offering great flexibility and fantastic progression opportunities. You'll be working directly with clients across the public and commercial sectors collaborating with stakeholders and engineers across the business. The organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer with security clearance to support critical national security functions, including vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and incident response, within a highly secure environment.Role Overview:This is a hands-on engineering role requiring the delivery of endpoint security engineering activities aligned to NIST controls and the reduction of security vulnerabilities across infrastructure and products. You will be working as part of a dedicated security function within a government-aligned environment.Initial onboarding will be carried out on-site in Feltham (5 days per week for 4–6 weeks). Following this period, the position transitions to a hybrid model with 60–70% remote working, based from either Feltham or Huntingdon. All travel costs will be reimbursed.Security Clearance:Active SC clearance is required. Candidates must be single UK nationals and, due to the nature of the initial project, cannot be dual national.What we're looking for:Strong understanding of modern endpoint security and hardening practicesFamiliarity with NIST security controls and vulnerability management processesPractical experience with tools such as Ivanti, Trellix, SonarQube, Nessus, or TrivvyComfortable working within Agile or Scrum environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation capabilitiesWho this role will suit:Experienced engineers seeking to contribute to impactful and meaningful projects.Individuals with a strong interest in enhancing security capabilities across the UK public sector.Professionals who value collaboration and are comfortable working closely with a range of stakeholders.Those with a growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a personable, team-oriented approach.Key Responsibilities:Vulnerability Scanning & ReportingConduct regular scans using tools such as SonarQube, Trivvy, and NessusGenerate and analyse vulnerability reports; support the Vulnerability & Patch ManagerMaintain and manage endpoint protection tools including Trellix and IvantiPerform firewall rule audits, manage access controls, and update security policiesSupport the resolution of security incidents and service ticketsConduct triage and root cause analysis; assist in restoring normal serviceEnsure systems comply with CIS, STIG, and NIST frameworksMaintain and update group policy objects and apply security patchesChange ManagementConduct security triage on planned infrastructure changesParticipate in planning and review meetings to ensure complianceDocumentation & Stakeholder EngagementMaintain accurate documentation including HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, and compliance recordsEngage in daily stand-ups, workshops, and technical sessions as requiredThis role offers the opportunity to contribute to vital national security programmes within a technically progressive and collaborative team. 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