Cyber Security Engineer

Okta Resourcing; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training & certifications

Modern Microsoft technologies

Job summary

Okta Resourcing is partnering with an established Microsoft Partner to hire an experienced Cyber Security Engineer. You will design and implement security across Microsoft cloud and on-premise environments, strengthen threat detection, and guide security improvements across hybrid infrastructure.

The role offers exposure to modern Microsoft technologies, ongoing training, and opportunities to gain further certifications, with a flexible working arrangement to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on cyber security engineering experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and associated security technologies.
• Experience securing hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection and remediation.
• Practical, proactive approach with ownership of security improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and improve security across Microsoft cloud and on-premise environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks and implement remediation measures.
• Strengthen threat detection, security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
• Support the design and delivery of secure cloud, network and infrastructure solutions.
• Improve security governance, policies and technical best practice.
• Identify and address technical debt, improving resilience and operational stability.
• Provide technical guidance on security projects and wider infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Cyber security engineering

Azure security

Microsoft 365 security

Hybrid cloud security

Threat detection

Incident response

Security monitoring

Security governance

ISO 27001/NIST

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Job description

We are working with an established Microsoft Partner looking to strengthen its cyber security capabilities with the addition of an experienced Cyber Security Engineer.

This is a varied, hands-on position offering the opportunity to work across cyber security, cloud infrastructure and operational resilience, with plenty of scope to influence technical improvements.

You’ll be asked to:

• Design, implement and improve security across Microsoft cloud and on-premise environments.


• Identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks and implement remediation measures.


• Strengthen threat detection, security monitoring and incident response capabilities.


• Support the design and delivery of secure cloud, network and infrastructure solutions.


• Improve security governance, policies and technical best practice.


• Identify and address technical debt, improving resilience and operational stability.


• Provide technical guidance on security projects and wider infrastructure improvements.

And should have experience of:

• Strong hands-on cyber security engineering experience.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and associated security technologies.


• Experience securing hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure.


• Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, vulnerability management and incident response.


• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection and remediation.


• A practical, proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of technical security improvements.


• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, firewalls and security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 or NIST would be helpful.

Package:

• Fantastic salary


• Generous holiday allowance.


• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.


• Ongoing training and professional development, including opportunities to gain further certifications.


• The opportunity to work with modern Microsoft technologies and contribute to exciting cloud and cyber security projects.