Cyber Security Engineer

Intrum; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Contributory workplace pension

Job summary

A leading credit management services provider in Manchester is looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to protect and strengthen its IT landscape. The role involves safeguarding the AWS cloud environment, managing security controls, and providing insights on threats and vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in cyber security operations, familiarity with compliance standards, and a proactive approach to security. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cyber security operations.
• Strong familiarity with AWS and Azure cloud security principles.
• Experience in the UK Financial Services industry; knowledge of ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize security platforms including SIEM and EDR.
• Take ownership of incident response lifecycle and coordination.
• Implement security controls across cloud and on-prem environments.

Skills

Cyber security operations

AWS

Azure

Microsoft security tools

Vulnerability management

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

SIEM

XDR

EDR

IAM

DLP

PAM

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Cloud

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Company: Intrum

We are looking for a hands‑on Cyber Security Engineer – someone who lives and breathes security and is ready to protect, monitor, and strengthen our IT landscape. You will play a key role in safeguarding our AWS cloud environment, ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and fully compliant with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimise a wide range of security platforms, including SIEM, XDR, EDR, IAM, DLP, PAM, ZTNA, and vulnerability management tools.
• Take ownership of the detection and response lifecycle – triage alerts, investigate incidents, identify root causes, and coordinate response actions.
• Implement and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem environments, aligning with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and PCI‑DSS.
• Build and maintain clear, actionable dashboards and reports for technical and leadership teams, covering threats, vulnerabilities, incident trends, and control effectiveness.
• Ensure documentation is tight – runbooks, playbooks, SOPs, and other artefacts are kept up‑to‑date.
• Support internal and external audits, providing evidence and reporting to demonstrate control effectiveness.
• Drive the FCA principle of Consumer Duty by ensuring good customer outcomes in all security activities that may impact customers.

Qualifications

• Total track record in cyber security operations with real hands‑on experience.
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms – especially AWS and Azure – and applying cloud security principles in live environments.
• Experience within a UK Financial Services company is essential; knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS) required.
• Hands‑on expertise with Microsoft security tools, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Purview, Taegis, Z‑Scaler or equivalents.
• Solid foundation in infrastructure – understanding how networks, servers, and systems operate to secure them effectively.
• Solid knowledge of network architecture and protocols, including the OSI model, and application of layered security.
• Experience with vulnerability management, security assessments, and working within ITSM/ITIL frameworks.
• Proactive mindset – constantly seeking ways to improve, automate, and enhance security delivery.
• Strong communication skills – confident translating technical risks into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Lifestyle – competitive salary, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) upon commencement, with buy‑back or sell‑back options; gadget schemes; contributory workplace pension; an extra day to celebrate your birthday.
• Opportunities to grow – training, coaching, employee recognition programmes.
• Health – private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.
• Wellbeing – discounts on gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work schemes, 24/7 employee assistance programme, sociable working hours, breakfast snacks provided in the office.
• Supportive, open, value‑driven culture – ethics, dedication, solutions, empathy. Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to empowering everyone.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and believe you have the appropriate experience, please send your CV in English via the “Apply” button. For any questions, you may contact our recruitment team for further information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Intrum is an equal opportunities employer and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If a person with disabilities is placed at a disadvantage compared to a non‑disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to our processes. Contact the Intrum Talent Acquisition team as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

About Intrum

Intrum is the industry‑leading provider of credit management services across 20 markets in Europe. By helping companies to get paid and support people with their late payments, Intrum leads the way to a sound economy and plays a critical role in society at large. Intrum has circa 10,000 dedicated professionals who serve around 80,000 companies across Europe.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology