Senior Cyber Security Engineer Location: Reading, UK Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 plus Bonus! Hours: 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5.15pm Hybrid Working (1 day per week in the office) | Permanent Role Are you ready to take the lead in defending digital frontiers? My client is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer who thrives on challenge, innovation, and making a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. ?? What You'll Be Doing As a key player in the security team, you'll: Provide expert technical guidance on securing IT assets, systems design, and change control. Lead the technical vulnerability management programme, with a focus on application security, WAFs, and secure development pipelines. Mentor junior team members and offer strategic security leadership. Investigate security incidents and support recovery in complex environments. Represent Security as a Subject Matter Expert across projects and meetings. Drive awareness through training, supplier reviews, and client security assessments. ?? What You Bring Strong knowledge of security tools and infrastructure: WAFs, SIEM, AV, firewalls, TCP/IP, and more. Familiarity with OWASP, zero-trust, SASE, and risk-based vulnerability management. A background in infrastructure or networks. Working towards or holding certifications like CISSP, GCIA, Security, CCNA/CCNP. Understanding of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks. Excellent communication skills and the ability to create clear technical documentation. ?? Why Join? Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly influence the organisation's security posture. Supportive Culture: A collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous learning. Work-Life Balance: Structured workweek with flexibility and hybrid options. Career Growth: Opportunities to lead, mentor, and shape the future of cyber security.