Cyber-Security Engineer

The Institute Of Cancer Research; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute in London is seeking a Cyber-Security Engineer to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will implement robust security solutions and manage security measures against cyber threats. Key responsibilities include vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring. The role offers a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the organization's mission.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Impactful role in a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing is required.
• Familiarity with firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong analytical skills for investigating security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Identify system weaknesses via security assessments.
• Implement security solutions to block and monitor threats.
• Manage systems to ensure they are up-to-date with security patches.
• Monitor for suspicious activities and respond to incidents.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Firewalls

Incident Response

Security Policy Development

Job description

Key Information

• Salary: £35,150- £42,642 per annum
• Hours per week: 35hrs per week
• Location: Sutton
• Closing Date: 6th October 2025

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated Cyber-Security Engineer to safeguard our critical data and infrastructure from cyber threats by implementing and maintaining robust security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Assessments & Vulnerability Management: Identifying weaknesses in systems and networks through vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Implementing Security Solutions: Putting in place firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other tools to actively block and monitor for threats.
• Patch Management: Ensuring all systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches to fix known vulnerabilities.
• Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Keeping watch for suspicious activity and responding to security incidents effectively. This involves analysing logs, investigating alerts, and containing breaches.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Helping develop plans to restore systems and get the business back up and running quickly in case of a cyber attack or other disaster.
• Staying Up-to-Date on Threats: Keeping current with the latest cyber security threats and trends to ensure the company's defences are always effective.
• Security Policy Development & Enforcement: Creating and enforcing security policies to ensure everyone in the organization is following best practices.
• Security Automation: Using automation tools to streamline security tasks and improve efficiency.

Why Join Us?

• Be a crucial part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Make a real impact by helping users overcome technical challenges.

If you have a knack for solving problems and a desire to help others, apply today to become our next Cyber-Security Engineer.

Department/Directorate Information

The Digital Services Directorate ensures that everyone at the ICR has access to the technology they need to do their jobs effectively including providing specialist IT support to the ICR's research community.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ian Andrews via Email at [email protected]

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.