Cyber Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to enhance national security projects. In this role, you'll leverage your experience in secure design and operational security while collaborating with top technologists. Eligible candidates will contribute significantly to national resilience efforts in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in complex IT or consultancy environments.
• Experience in public sector programmes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shape secure systems architecture and drive strategy.
• Collaborate with elite technologists on national resilience.
• Work on high-stakes programmes influencing UK cyber defence.

Skills

Secure design

Threat mitigation

Operational security

Cryptography

Identity management

SIEM

Secure frameworks

Education

Master's degree in STEM

PCiIAA certification

SABSA certification

TOGAF certification

Job description

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Cyber Security Engineer – National Security Projects

Salary: £80,000–£90,000 | Location: UK (must be eligible for UK Security Clearance)

Step into a mission-critical role shaping the UK’s cyber defence. Ncounter is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to join a high-impact software consultancy driving innovation across national security and government infrastructure.

Work on cutting-edge, high-stakes programmes where your expertise in secure design, threat mitigation, and operational security will directly influence national resilience. Collaborate with elite technologists, shape secure systems architecture, and drive strategy in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years in complex IT or consultancy environments
• Knowledge of HMG SPF, ISO27001, identity management, SIEM, PKI, cryptography, and secure frameworks
• Experience in public sector programmes
• Bonus: PCiIAA, SABSA, TOGAF, or a master’s/STEM degree

If you’re security-cleared (or eligible), ready to lead, and want to work where it matters most -apply now with Ncounter.