Cyber Security Engineer

Searchability; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established security organization is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer in Bristol. This hybrid role offers up to £63,000 plus benefits, focusing on designing and maintaining security across complex environments. Candidates must have a minimum of three years in cyber security, particularly within Microsoft ecosystems, and be eligible for DV clearance. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to ensure compliant security frameworks are met, while also allowing for professional growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional development support

Opportunity for DV Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in cyber security or infrastructure security.
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft-based environments across cloud and on-premises.
• Understanding of network security principles including firewalls and secure remote access.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls.
• Collaborating with infrastructure engineers and project teams.
• Threat modelling, vulnerability research, and incident analysis.

Skills

Cyber Security Engineer

Microsoft Security

SIEM

IAM

Vulnerability Management

Network Security

Security Architecture

Incident Response

Hybrid Cloud

Threat Modelling

Compliance

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer – Bristol, UK

Key Points

• Up to £63,000 plus benefits
• Hybrid role with 1 to 2 days on site
• Shape security across complex hybrid and on-prem environments
• Hands on security engineering using modern Microsoft technologies
• Need to be eligible for DV clearance

About the client

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated and security focused environment. Their technology function is investing heavily in secure, resilient and modern infrastructure, creating an exciting period of transformation. They are now seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen security across their enterprise platforms and evolving IT landscape.

The benefits

• Hybrid working with excellent work life balance
• Professional development support
• Opportunity to influence security standards and contribute to high profile projects
• Opportunity to be put through DV Security Clearance

The cyber security engineer role

You will play a hands‑on and consultative role in designing, implementing and maintaining security controls across hybrid and on premises environments. Working closely with infrastructure engineers, architects and project teams, you will ensure that platforms are secure, compliant and aligned with recognised frameworks.

Your work will span threat modelling, vulnerability research, configuration baselines, incident analysis, and the integration of monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities. You will also contribute to security documentation, assessments and continuous improvement activities.

Cyber security engineer essential skills

• Minimum three years of experience in cyber security or infrastructure security
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft-based environments across cloud and on premises
• Experience advising on and implementing security controls aligned to solution designs
• Understanding of network security principles including firewalls, segmentation and secure remote access
• Knowledge of IAM concepts including MFA, RBAC and conditional access
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Experience with SIEM, logging, monitoring and threat detection platformsUnderstanding of data classification, encryption and secure storage
• Ability to collaborate with engineers to enforce secure configurations and hardening standards
• Experience with endpoint protection and vulnerability management tooling

To be considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 07719 065949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key skills

Cyber Security Engineer, Microsoft Security, SIEM, IAM, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, Security Architecture, Incident Response, Hybrid Cloud, Threat Modelling, Compliance, NSD