Cyber Security Engineer

Automobile Association; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free AA breakdown membership from Day

Discounts on AA products

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 remote GP service

Job summary

The AA is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Group Security team, maintaining, configuring and continually improving the security controls and services that underpin our technology environment. This hands-on role covers endpoint security, SIEM, vulnerability management, identity and access, cloud and network security, with a collaborative, learning-focused culture.

Hybrid working (3 office days per week) in Basingstoke and a permanent, full-time position offering real career

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, SOC, infrastructure or cloud environments.
• Understanding of core infrastructure and security concepts (networks, OS, identity, endpoint security).
• Exposure to SIEM, EDR, identity/access controls, cloud security and vulnerability management.
• Scripting or query languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash or KQL.

Responsibilities

• Configure and improve security technologies across endpoint, cloud, identity, network, email and monitoring.
• Support security engineering changes through implementation, testing and handover.
• Investigate security events, containment, remediation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to SIEM and monitoring, vulnerability management and access controls.
• Use scripting and automation to improve security processes and reporting.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Networks and Tech teams.

Skills

SOC experience

Infrastructure

Cloud security

Networking concepts

Security monitoring

Scripting basics

PowerShell

Python

Bash

KQL

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Cloud security tools

Job description

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Cyber Security Engineer means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

This is the job

Are you looking to take the next step in your cyber security career and build your experience across a broad range of security technologies?

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our Group Security team, helping to protect the AA by maintaining, configuring and continually improving the security controls and services that underpin our technology environment.

This is a hands-on role where you will gain exposure across areas including endpoint security, SIEM, vulnerability management, identity and access, cloud and network security. You do not need to be a specialist across all these areas. We are looking for someone with a good technical foundation who is curious, collaborative and motivated to continue developing. You may already be working within cyber security engineering, or you could be looking to build on relevant experience gained within a SOC, infrastructure, cloud or similar technical environment.

You will join a supportive team where you can contribute from the outset whilst continuing to develop your technical capability. If you enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies and working with others to improve security, this is an opportunity to build a well-rounded career within cyber security.

What will I be doing?

• Configure, maintain and improve security technologies and controls across areas such as endpoint, cloud, identity, network, email and monitoring environments.
• Support security engineering changes through implementation, testing, handover and ongoing operational support.
• Help investigate security events and technical issues, supporting containment, remediation and continuous improvement where required.
• Contribute to areas such as SIEM and security monitoring, vulnerability management, identity and access controls and secure configuration.
• Use scripting, automation and query tools where appropriate to improve security processes, reporting and control effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Networks and wider Technology teams, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team culture.

What do I need?

• Practical experience gained within cyber security, a SOC, infrastructure, cloud, networking or another relevant technical environment, with a strong interest in developing further within security engineering.
• A good understanding of core infrastructure and security concepts, which could include networking, operating systems, cloud, identity, endpoint security, vulnerability management or security monitoring.
• Exposure to security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, identity and access controls, cloud security, vulnerability management or secure web and email technologies. We do not expect you to be an expert across all these areas.
• Confidence troubleshooting technical issues and an analytical approach to understanding problems, identifying causes and supporting effective solutions.
• Some exposure to scripting, automation or query languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash or KQL would be beneficial, alongside a willingness to develop these skills further.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, with clear communication skills, a willingness to share knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing your career within cyber security.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.