Cyber Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Security Engineer to enhance security measures on a high-profile Defence programme. This role focuses on hardening systems and identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring the integrity of critical information. You will apply security frameworks, conduct vulnerability assessments, and manage incidents while collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates must possess UK Security Clearance and a blend of Information and Cyber Security skills. If you're passionate about protecting vital systems and making a difference in the Defence sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Blend of Information Security and Cyber Security skills required.
• Experience in vulnerability assessments and incident management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead in enhancing protective security measures for digital infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, system hardening, and incident management.

Skills

AWS

UK Information Security standards

Vulnerability Assessments

Incident Management

Implementation of security controls

Job description

A new role has arisen to work with a major international Defence Contractor on a high-profile MoD programme in Hampshire. An additional Senior Security Engineer is required to join the Engineering Team and play a pivotal role in hardening systems as well as discovering and reporting on system vulnerabilities.

The Role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will lead in enhancing protective security measures to relevant digital infrastructure within the programme, applying appropriate security frameworks and implementing the right controls to ensure the security and integrity of relevant information.

Your role will cover several core areas, including vulnerability assessments (scanning and reporting), system hardening, endpoint security, and incident management. You will ensure relevant documentation around these activities is maintained while working effectively with the wider team.

The Skills

This role requires a Security Engineer possessing a blend of Information Security and Cyber Security skills with knowledge of:

• AWS
• UK Information Security standards (e.g., MoD, NCSC, NIST)
• Experience in Vulnerability Assessments and Incident Management
• Implementation of security controls

Clearance

UK Security Clearance is essential to start.

Due to the classification of the work, only UK Nationals can be considered.

Apply

To apply, follow the instructions on this page, send an updated CV to [e-mail] referencing the role in question or call on 020 3983 6472.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.