Cyber Security Engineer

The-Aa; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension

Breakdown membership

Annual bonus

GP and wellbeing

Employee discounts

Job summary

The AA in Basingstoke is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to join the Group Security team. This hands-on role covers endpoint, cloud, identity, network security and monitoring, with opportunity to grow technical skills in a collaborative environment.

You will work in a hybrid setup (3 office days per week) and contribute to security controls, incident response, and continuous improvement across the technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security engineering or SOC/infrastructure.
• Knowledge of security technologies including SIEM, EDR, and cloud/security monitoring.
• Exposure to scripting/automation and query languages.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and improve security controls across endpoint, cloud, identity, network and monitoring.
• Support security engineering changes with testing and handover.
• Investigate security events, containment and remediation support.
• Contribute to SIEM and security monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Use scripting to improve security processes and reporting.
• Collaborate across Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Networks and Technology teams.

Skills

Cyber security

Security engineering

SIEM

EDR

Cloud security

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

KQL

SIEM

EDR

Job description

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

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Why Join Us?

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.

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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?

You’ll Bring

• 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

Belonging at The AA

At The AA, we value the unique perspectives, experiences and ideas that our people bring. We've nurtured a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work.

Through our employee communities and inclusion initiatives, we’ve created opportunities for people to connect, share experiences and influence positive change across the business. This is a place where your voice matters and where you can belong, grow and succeed.

Driven by People, Rewarded by Benefits

• We believe in rewarding our people. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including;
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to buy additional holiday
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day One with 50% discount for family and friends, discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Annual bonus
• 24/7 GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
• A wide range of employee discounts, including our popular car salary sacrifice scheme

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