Role: Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)
Salary: Up to £70,000
Location: Reading/Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day/week in office)
Be the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert protecting the backbone of our business.
Are you a highly skilled cyber security professional ready to take ownership of security engineering and infrastructure hardening? We're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team and act as the go-to expert for all things security.
Reporting to the head of security, you'll play a critical role in protecting our infrastructure, networks, and data, while guiding teams across the business with your deep technical expertise.
What You'll Do
* Serve as the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert, advising on secure systems design, change control, and implementation of robust security controls.
* Lead the technical vulnerability management programme, with a strong focus on application security, web application firewalls, and secure DevOps pipelines.
* Provide security leadership and mentoring, supporting colleagues and enhancing security awareness across the business.
* Actively contribute to incident response, security training, supplier reviews, and client security assurance
* Stay ahead of evolving threats, and help shape our strategy using frameworks such as OWASP, SASE, and Zero Trust.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Right to work in the UK.
* Proven experience in cyber security engineering, including vulnerability management, SIEM, WAFs, and secure infrastructure design.
* Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, access controls, and threat-based security approaches.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
* Background in infrastructure/networks and experience supporting change initiatives securely.
* Working towards or holding CISSP, GCIA, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar certifications.
* Familiar with ITIL-based service delivery, security hardening, and working cross-functionally.
Desirable:
* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
* Understanding of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary up to £70,000
* Hybrid working - only 1 day a week in the office
* 25 days holiday (plus option to buy/sell)
* Flexible bank holidays
* Generous pension match scheme
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Healthcare cash plan and digital GP service
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* discounts and perks from high-street retailers
* Paid volunteering day
* Staff referral scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
* Tailored Flexible Benefits Scheme to support your lifestyle and wellbeing
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.