Cyber Security Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional training organization in London is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer. You will develop and deliver security strategies while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and extensive benefits including 25 days annual leave and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK security frameworks and standards.
• Experience as a cyber security engineer or similar role.
• Desirable certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for intrusions and unusual activity.
• Develop and maintain security solutions.
• Ensure compliance with UK legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Knowledge of UK security frameworks

Experience with Microsoft security tools

Hands-on skills in cloud security

Clear communication skills

Understanding of regulatory requirements

Education

CISSP or CISM certification

Cyber Essentials/Plus accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Defender Suite

Azure

AWS

Job description

AAT is the UK’s leading qualification and professional membership body for vocational accountants. We pride ourselves on providing practical qualifications that meet the needs of both employers and employees.

Term: Permanent

Location: We have hybrid working in place, with 1-2 days per week, in our office in Canary Wharf.

What exactly will you be doing?

As a Cyber Security Engineer at AAT, you will take a leading role in developing and delivering our security strategy. You will identify and address threats across our networks, platforms, and systems, making sure our security controls meet UK regulations, industry standards, and business needs. Your work will involve both technical hands-on security and clear communication with stakeholders, including reporting on incidents and sharing advice on best practice.

Major objectives

The major objectives are:

Monitor networks, platforms and cloud environments for intrusions, attacks and unusual activity.
Investigate security incidents, support incident response, and report findings in clear, practical language.
Develop, implement, and maintain security solutions - covering identity and access management, encryption, firewalls, endpoint security, logging, vulnerability management, and threat monitoring.
Maintain and improve our security certifications, including Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Ensure compliance with UK legal and regulatory standards, including GDPR, NCSC guidance and ISO 27001.
Research and apply the latest security developments and technologies, including AI-driven analytics and EDR solutions.
Provide practical security guidance to colleagues, supporting awareness and best practice.

What are we looking for?

Strong, practical knowledge of UK security frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, such as Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Experience with Microsoft security tools, including the Defender suite, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview, and cloud platforms (Primarily Azure & AWS).
Hands-on skills in areas such as identity and access management, endpoint protection, vulnerability and patch management, and cloud security.
Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to different audiences, both technical and non-technical.
Experience working as a cyber security engineer or similar role in a regulated UK environment.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Cyber Essentials/Plus, Azure or AWS accreditations are desirable.

If you possess the expertise, passion and drive to excel in this role, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team. Seize this opportunity to contribute to our digital transformation and leave your mark on our online presence.

What are the benefits?

At AAT we believe in treating our staff well and this is reflected in our wide-ranging benefits, which include:

Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in our London office) and opportunities for further flexible working.
25 days’ annual leave with the opportunity to buy and sell, increasing one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays.
Great pension scheme whereby AAT will contribute up to 10.15%, life assurance and critical illness cover.
Health cash plan.
Regular wellbeing initiatives.
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave contributions of up to 6 months’ full pay depending on the length of service.

Closing Date: The planned closing date for this role is 20th August 2025 at 17.00, however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than planned.

It’s an exciting time to join AAT and we would love you to join us on our journey. In 2023 we achieved one-star company status in theBest Companiessurvey, and we have recently launchedour strategy to 2030.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We have a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Champions group, which leads on our D&I strategy and organise events to celebrate and raise awareness. We are a disability-confident committed employer and have signed up to the Race at Work Charter. We have also signed up for the Women in Finance Charter, and in 2022 we exceeded our target for appointing females into senior positions.

Come and help us to make AAT an even better place to work!

Interested?

To apply please upload a copy of your CV and fill your application online.