Technologies: AWS | Azure | Microsoft 365 | OWASP | CompTIA Security | Data Loss Prevention | Breach Simulation | Penetration Testing | Cyber Essentials | Network Security East Midlands Salary: £50,000 | Hybrid: 2 days/week in office Reach out to me to gain a full job description and client details Hands-On Cyber Security Engineer Role Leading UK retailer seeks a Cyber Security Engineer for hands-on implementation work. Excellent staff retention record and great place to work reputation. Key Responsibilities Execute cybersecurity strategy and maintain security testing programmes Work with third-party information security providers Own Data Loss Prevention project implementation Manage breach simulation tools and conduct penetration testing Identify and remediate security weaknesses Deliver monthly security awareness sessions Support cyber incident response Essential Requirements Broad IT systems knowledge with security risk understanding Experience implementing security tools Cloud security controls knowledge (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365) Experience protecting against threat actors OWASP and infosec best practices knowledge CompTIA Security or equivalent certification Strong communication skills for technical/non-technical audiences Desirable: Microsoft 365 E5, Cyber Essentials, network security experience Ascent People is acting as an Employment Agency for this role. Candidates must have full working rights for the UK, no sponsorship on offer.