Cyber Security Engineer

Solus Accident Repair Centres; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair service provider in the UK is seeking a proactive Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard networks and systems. This role involves conducting vulnerability scans, maintaining firewalls, and responding to security breaches. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in incident detection and a strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days' holiday

Discount on Aviva products

Share scheme

Supportive policies

Wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in incident detection, response, and forensics.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and produce actionable reports.
• Support patch deployment and software approval audits.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
• Respond swiftly to security breaches and assist in recovery efforts.
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and patch cycles.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and compliance alignment.

Skills

Incident detection

Response and forensics

Azure

Zero Trust Estates

DLP

IDS/IPS

Web–Proxy

Security Audits

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Sentinel / SIEM certifications

Microsoft Security/Identity certifications

ISC2 CC or SSCP

DevOps / DevSecOps exposure

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Cyber Security Engineer to help safeguard our networks and systems. You'll play a key role in protecting sensitive data and infrastructure from cyber threats, supporting the planning and implementation of robust security measures across the organisation.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll work closely with our Cyber Security Manager and wider Technology team to ensure our security posture remains strong, compliant, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and produce actionable reports
• Support patch deployment and software approval audits
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems
• Respond swiftly to security breaches and assist in recovery efforts
• Maintain detailed records of investigations and patch cycles
• Stay current with cybersecurity trends and threat intelligence
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and compliance alignment
• Support governance, change control, and delivery of cyber security workstreams
• Collaborate with internal teams and third‑party suppliers to maximise resources

Qualifications

Desired qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in incident detection, response, and forensics
• Strong understanding of Azure, Zero Trust Estates, DLP, IDS/IPS, Web–Proxy, and Security Audits
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Self‑motivated with a passion for learning and innovation
• Sentinel / SIEM certifications
• Microsoft Security/Identity certifications
• ISC2 CC or SSCP
• DevOps / DevSecOps exposure or certifications

Who are Solus?

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award‑winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply–your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria–just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us?

Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.