Overview
A leading organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to drive the transformation from a traditional, governance-heavy security model to a modern engineering-led capability. This is a hands-on, highly technical position focused on building, automating, and scaling secure platforms across cloud-native environments, enterprise workloads, and emerging AI systems.
This role is not a people-management post in the traditional sense – its purpose is to lead through engineering expertise, act as the technical authority across cloud and endpoint security, and champion modern, automated defences across the digital estate.
Key Responsibilities
* Security Engineering & Automation
o Architect and implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes (AKS), and AI/ML workloads.
o Lead deployment of Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Purview DLP, Azure Firewall, and related Microsoft security technologies.
o Embed security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, IaC, and containerised environments.
o Automate detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel SOAR, custom playbooks, automation rules, and telemetry pipelines.
* Platform Security Oversight
o Own endpoint security through Intune, ensuring robust device compliance aligned with Zero Trust principles.
o Harden AKS clusters through RBAC, secrets management, and runtime protection.
o Secure AI/ML data pipelines and models, implementing guardrails for model integrity and protection against prompt-injection threats.
* Cloud & Network Security
o Engineer secure configurations across Cisco Meraki infrastructure and Umbrella SWG services.
o Enforce network segmentation, micro-perimeter security, and policy-based routing for hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
o Oversee DNS, secure web access, remote access gateways, and edge protection.
* Security Operations & Threat Defence
o Act as the senior escalation point for complex threat investigations and major incident response.
o Lead red-team simulations, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessments.
o Continuously tune detection logic, improve alert fidelity, and enhance security monitoring pipelines.
* Leadership & Mentorship
o Provide hands-on guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level security engineers.
o Shape, communicate, and drive adoption of the security engineering roadmap.
o Collaborate with architects, delivery teams, and platform owners to ensure security is embedded by design.
What We’re Looking For
* Deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Sentinel, and AKS.
* Strong background in cloud security engineering, automation, and IaC.
* Experience with Zero Trust, endpoint security, CI/CD pipeline security, and modern cloud-native controls.
* Ability to lead through influence and technical authority rather than traditional line management.
* A problem-solver who thrives in hands-on engineering roles and enjoys building scalable, resilient security capabilities.
What’s on Offer
* Permanent role with a hybrid model (1 day per week on-site in Glasgow).
* Opportunity to drive a major security transformation and build a modern engineering-led capability.
* High autonomy, impactful work, and a chance to shape security across cloud, enterprise, and AI platforms.
To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com
Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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