Cyber Security Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life Assurance

Pension (9%)

Other benefits

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is partnering with a leading Housing Association to recruit an experienced Cyber Security Engineer on a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract. You will design, implement and maintain cyber security capabilities across Microsoft security technologies, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response and cloud security, while advising on security-oriented project design.

The role offers hybrid working with two days in the office, based in London, with a salary up to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Defender.
• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Understanding of cloud security and network security principles.
• Experience supporting security assessments, audits and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST and Cyber Essentials.
• Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Change and Problem Management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and solve complex security problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain cyber security solutions and capabilities.
• Administer and monitor Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams.
• Support identity and access management, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including SIEM/SOAR investigations and advanced threat hunting.
• Support security reviews, audits and annual penetration testing.
• Identify vulnerabilities, risks and opportunities to improve the organisation's security posture.
• Provide security advice to IT projects, ensuring security is embedded into solution design and technology decisions.
• Support and maintain alignment with information security policies, procedures and standards.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver security improvements.
• Keep up to date with emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practice.

Skills

Microsoft Security

MS 365 Entra ID Defender

SIEM/SOAR

Vulnerability Mgmt

Incident Response

Cloud Security

ITIL Processes

Stakeholder Mgmt

Penetration Testing

NIST

Cyber Essentials

Education

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft SC-200

Microsoft SC-300

Microsoft SC-400

CEH

CISSP

CCNA

Job description

Morgan Hunt is delighted to be partnering with a leading Housing Association to recruit an experienced cyber security engineer on an initial 12-month Fixed-Term Contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on security professional to join an established cyber security function and play a key role in strengthening the organisation's security capabilities across applications, infrastructure, networks, data and cloud platforms.

The Role

Working closely with the Cyber Security Manager and Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will help design, implement and maintain the organisation's cyber security capabilities.

You will have a broad remit across Microsoft security technologies, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM/SOAR, threat hunting and cloud security, while also providing security advice to technology projects and supporting security‑by‑design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain cyber security solutions and capabilities.
• Administer and monitor Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Intune, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams.
• Support identity and access management, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, including SIEM/SOAR investigations and advanced threat hunting.
• Support security reviews, audits and annual penetration testing.
• Identify vulnerabilities, risks and opportunities to improve the organisation's security posture.
• Provide security advice to IT projects, ensuring security is embedded into solution design and technology decisions.
• Support and maintain alignment with
• Contribute to information security policies, procedures and standards.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver security improvements.
• Keep up to date with emerging cyber security threats, vulnerabilities and industry best practice.

About You

We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer with practical experience working within an information or cyber security environment.

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and Defender.
• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Understanding of cloud security and network security principles.
• Experience supporting security assessments, audits and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST and Cyber Essentials.
• Understanding of ITIL processes, particularly Incident, Change and Problem Management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and solve complex security problems.

Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security experience.
• Microsoft SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400.
• CEH.
• CISSP.
• CCNA.

Package & Working Arrangements

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month FTC

Location: Farringdon, London

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension (9%).
• Other benefits.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer.