Cyber Security Engineer

Hays Technology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organisation is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their expanding team on the South Coast. The role offers the opportunity to work on various projects and gain diverse experience in cyber security. With a competitive salary and strong benefits, including flexible working options and significant pension contributions, this is a great opportunity for candidates looking to step into or continue their career in cybersecurity.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Over 20% pension employers' contribution

Strong progression opportunities

Flexible working - 4-day weeks possible

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a similar role.
• Experience with security engineering duties, assurance, and risk assessments.
• Ability to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Cyber Operations Manager in varied tasks.
• Involved in upcoming projects as part of the Cyber Security team.
• Providing expertise in vulnerability management.

Skills

Technical skills

Strong communication skills

Hands-on security engineering

Knowledge of cloud security principles

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer

Permanent – 55k– 62.5k + very strong benefits

Location: Hybrid – South Coast, Brighton

Your new company

A government organisation is currently looking for an additional Cyber Security Engineer to bolster their ranks due to team expansion. The company offers a strong benefits package including flexible working, over 20% pension, good holiday entitlement and good progression opportunities.

Your new role

You will be supporting the Cyber Operations Manager in a broad variety of work, with the ability to gain a lot of different experience across multiple areas. You will be a key member of the newly formed Cyber Security team, and you will play a big part in upcoming projects, providing experience and expertise in Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and vulnerability management, amongst others.

What you'll need to succeed

• Technical skills and strong communication skills
• Strong experience in a similar role, ideally with experience within Microsoft infrastructures.
• Experience with hands–on security engineering duties, assurance, and risk assessments. You will need to have experience and be able to hit the ground running here.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles, ideally Azure.

What you'll get in return

• Between 55k and 62.5k salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working. 6 days a month on site, no negotiation on this part.
• Over 20% pension employers' contribution
• Strong progression opportunities
• Flexible working – possibility to work 4–day weeks.
• And more!

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