Cyber Security Engineer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Life Assurance

Pension (9%)

Other benefits

Job summary

Housing Association is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement and maintain cyber security capabilities. You will work across Microsoft security technologies, IAM, vulnerability management, incident response and cloud security, providing security guidance on projects and embedding security by design.

The role involves a hybrid pattern with 2 days in the office at Farringdon, London, offering a sustainable benefits package and a focus on strengthening security posture in a

Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security technologies 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.

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 Cyber Essentials Plus.
• 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.

Skills

Microsoft security knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Defender

SIEM/SOAR

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Housing Association

12-Month FTC

Up to £65,000

Hybrid - Farringdon

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.

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 Cyber Essentials Plus.
• 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.

You should have:

• 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

Essential:

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security experience.

Desirable

• 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%), and other benefits
• Sector: Housing / Not-for-Profit