Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: up to £55,000
Peaple Talent are currently working alongside a world-class research and development business in Bristol that are expanding and looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team.
The Role:
You’ll play a key part in embedding security into IT platforms across both cloud and on-premises environments. You’ll advise on security design, implement and maintain controls, and contribute to incident response and vulnerability management. The role involves working closely with architects, infrastructure teams, and project managers to ensure systems are resilient, compliant, and aligned to best practice. You’ll also be involved in risk assessments, security documentation, monitoring solutions, and continuous improvement of security processes.
The Candidate:
You’ll bring strong experience in cyber or IT infrastructure security, ideally within hybrid Microsoft-based environments. You should have hands-on expertise in areas such as identity and access management, encryption, monitoring tools, and vulnerability management. A sound knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry security standards is important, along with the ability to balance technical detail with clear communication across technical and non-technical teams.
*Please note you must be willing to undergo high-level security clearance.
Essential experience:
* At least 5 years in cyber security or infrastructure security roles.
* Strong technical skills across Microsoft environments (on-prem and cloud).
* Knowledge of security controls such as IAM, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
* Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
* Experience with monitoring and SIEM tools, threat detection, and incident response.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable experience:
* Security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, Microsoft security certs).
* Cloud security or architecture qualifications.
* Knowledge of automation, scripting, or SOAR platforms.
* Experience in OT or IoT-rich environments.
The Package:
Base salary: up to £55,000
* Pension contribution up to 12.5%
* 25 days holiday
* Private medical insurance
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