Cyber Security Engineer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Pershore; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer on a permanent contract. This role involves monitoring and implementing security systems. The successful candidate will have knowledge of cyber security risks, IT security frameworks, and experience with relevant tools. Attractive benefits include a pension scheme, development opportunities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous annual leave entitlement

Committed training programme and development opportunities

Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount

Discounted Gym and swim membership

Health and Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Discounts with a range of companies

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of cyber security risks and mitigations.
• Experience with IT security standards and frameworks.
• Ability to implement IT security tools including vulnerability scanning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on existing security systems.
• Implement new security systems.
• Ensure compliance with security accreditations.
• Respond to incidents and carry out security investigations.

Skills

Cyber security risks and mitigations

IT security standards and frameworks

IT security tools and implementation

Microsoft Active Directory

Azure

Office 365

SIEM implementation

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Permanent contract - 37 hours per week

£31,537 - £42,839 per annum

The ICT shared service provides ICT services for the three South Worcestershire councils – Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council, and Wychavon District Council. We provide support and development to the 800 + users. The Cyber Security Team are on the frontline of defending the Councils from a cyber attack.

About you

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• monitoring and reporting of existing security systems
• implementation of new security systems
• ensuring compliance with security accreditations
• responding to incidents and carrying out security investigations

You will need to have a good working knowledge of:

• Cyber security risks and mitigations
• IT security standards and frameworks
• IT security tools and their implementation including vulnerability scanning and server patching
• IT infrastructure including Microsoft Active Directory, Azure and Office 365
• SIEM implementation, monitoring and incident response

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Ellis Woodley on 01386 565262

Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025

Interview date: Monday 24 November & Tuesday 25 November 2025

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

Attached documents
Job Description
Employee Benefits
We Are Wychavon District Council Plan