Cyber Security Engineer

Technology & Risk Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology & Risk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join an established organisation operating within a regulated environment in the United Kingdom. This is a hands-on role combining cyber security operations, incident response and security engineering.

You will investigate security alerts, manage and enhance security controls across endpoints, identity, cloud and networks, and support remediation of vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer, Security Operations Engineer or similar hands-on role.
• Previous experience working within a regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of incident response, security monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience administering and improving security technologies.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft security ecosystem, including Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID or Azure security.
• Previous SOC experience combined with broader security engineering responsibilities would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security activities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security alerts, incidents and potential threats.
• Manage and enhance security controls across endpoint, identity, cloud and network environments.
• Identify, assess and support the remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with external security providers and internal technology teams.
• Support the configuration, maintenance and optimisation of security technologies.
• Contribute to security improvement projects, including the secure adoption of AI technologies.
• Maintain security documentation and support cyber awareness initiatives.

Skills

Incident response

Security monitoring

Vulnerability management

Security technologies

Defender

Sentinel

Entra ID

Azure security

SOC experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join an established organisation operating within a regulated environment.

This is a hands-on position combining cyber security operations, incident response and security engineering, with the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening security capabilities and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate security alerts, incidents and potential threats.
• Manage and enhance security controls across endpoint, identity, cloud and network environments.
• Identify, assess and support the remediation of security vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with external security providers and internal technology teams.
• Support the configuration, maintenance and optimisation of security technologies.
• Contribute to security improvement projects, including the secure adoption of AI technologies.
• Maintain security documentation and support cyber awareness initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer, Security Operations Engineer or similar hands-on role.
• Previous experience working within a regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of incident response, security monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience administering and improving security technologies.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft security ecosystem, including technologies such as Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID or Azure security.
• Previous SOC experience combined with broader security engineering responsibilities would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security activities.