Cyber Security Engineer
Location: London / Hybrid
Department: IT Security
Salary: £60k + Benefits
About the role
As part of our IT Security strategy for continual improvement, we are strengthening cyber security across the organisation to ensure a safe, compliant and resilient technology environment for all users.
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our IT Security team and play a key role in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management and the ongoing development of our security posture. This is a hands-on role for a driven security professional who enjoys both technical depth and working collaboratively across teams.
You will be involved in day-to-day security operations while also contributing to longer-term security improvements, projects and risk reduction initiatives across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
* Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents using SIEM, EDR/MDR and other security tooling
* Perform deep-dive incident analysis across multiple log sources to identify root cause, indicators of compromise (IoCs) and remediation actions
* Conduct proactive and reactive threat hunting activities
* Manage vulnerability assessments, web application scanning and remediation as part of BAU operations
* Perform risk assessments, identify security gaps and define remediation options
* Work closely with IT, Infrastructure, Cloud and Service teams to improve security controls across the organisation
* Review, onboard and manage log sources into SOC/SIEM platforms
* Validate and respond to security alerts generated by SIEM and endpoint protection platforms
* Manage security incidents and tickets in line with ITIL best practices (ServiceNow)
* Support governance, compliance and audit activities (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, CIS benchmarks, GDPR)
* Produce clear security reports and communicate risks and threats to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Participate in security audits, tabletop exercises and continuous improvement initiatives
* Ensure best-practice configuration across security platforms as recommended by vendors
Key skills & experience
Essential:
* Previous experience working in a technical Cyber Security or Security Operations role
* Hands-on experience with security incident response and investigation
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies (Azure, Entra ID, O365, Exchange, Defender)
* Experience working with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection and email security solutions
* Good working knowledge of DNS, web proxy, email security (DMARC, DKIM, SPF)
* Understanding of vulnerability and risk assessment methodologies
* Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and modern threat landscapes
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
* Experience working within ITIL and change management processes
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
Desirable:
* Experience working in or alongside a SOC environment
* Knowledge of NIST, NIS-R and PCI DSS
* Experience with WAF, IDS/IPS, firewalls and network security tools
* Exposure to automation or scripting
* Experience with cybersecurity training and awareness platforms
Qualifications
* Degree-level education or equivalent industry experience
* Microsoft security certifications (or working towards)
* ITIL v4 certification
* CySA+, CISSP or equivalent security certification (desirable)
What we’re looking for
* Self-motivated, proactive and driven to continuously improve security
* Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working under pressure and prioritising incidents
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
* Passionate about cyber security and staying up to date with emerging threats
Why join us?
* Opportunity to make a real impact on organisational cyber security
* Exposure to a broad range of security technologies and challenges
* Supportive team environment with scope for growth and development
* Involvement in meaningful security projects and initiatives
If you would like to hear more information about this exciting opportunity I would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact Catherine Burn at or apply online.