Cyber Security Engineer

Davies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their security posture. The role involves managing security technologies, assessing risks, and mentoring junior analysts. The position offers a home-based work environment with travel to UK offices. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Reward platform with discounts at over 800 retailers

25 days holiday (rising with service)

EAP with virtual GP

2 paid volunteering days

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Pension with 5% matched contribution

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Development, training, and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge or experience in red teaming and penetration testing.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Proactively assess security risks and expedite gap closure.
• Manage secure web gateways and endpoint detection solutions.
• Monitor and research cybersecurity threats.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

GIAC GSEC

CompTIA CySA+

ISC2 CISSP

Job description

Application Deadline: 23 May 2025

Department: Risk and Compliance

Location: Home United Kingdom

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

Position Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Compensation Range: £45k - £55k

Location: UK

Work Environment: Home-based with need for travel to UK office locations

Our vision

Davies is a community of outstanding people. We welcome different perspectives, support each other’s ambitions, and grow together. In a fast-changing business environment, we adapt and look ahead. We succeed because we are multi-talented: in the skills of our teams, specialisms, and sector expertise. Working together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Our Values

• We are Connected: United under one mission and believe in our collective power to make a difference; together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
• We are Dynamic: We adapt with the environment, striving for what is next. Relentlessly seeking more for our business, clients, colleagues, and communities.
• We are Innovative: We are solution-focused with an entrepreneurial mindset, empowered to discover new paths.
• We Succeed Together: We support each other to grow and value different perspectives, ideas, and experiences—making an impact on our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong security fundamentals while working hands-on with security technologies.
• Proactively assess security risks and expedite gap closure to promote a risk-aware culture.
• Manage secure web gateways/web proxy, endpoint detection and response solutions (EDR/XDR), Microsoft Purview Firewall, and email security.
• Support vulnerability management, perform assessments, analyze findings, prioritize, and coordinate remediation activities.
• Knowledge of phishing simulation tools and supporting security awareness programs.
• Assist, train, and mentor cybersecurity analysts in security tools, standards, report preparation, and incident resolution.
• Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting security incidents.
• Monitor and research cybersecurity threats, staying updated on the threat landscape.
• Perform threat hunting and recommend mitigation actions.
• Assist with risk management tasks.
• Maintain security tools such as SIEM, anti-virus, micro-segmentation, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Review changes for IT security impact.
• Assist with security gap and risk assessments (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, CIS Top 18, Cyber Essentials).
• Participate in on-call rotations for SOC escalations.
• Identify and assess new vulnerabilities.
• Produce documentation and reports.
• Escalate issues promptly to the Cyber Team Leader.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge or experience in red teaming and penetration testing.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Management of third-party relationships.
• Experience working with software development, data teams, project teams, IT service desk, and cybersecurity teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, approachable, self-motivated, result-driven, and business-oriented.
• Relevant IT security qualifications (e.g., GIAC GSEC, CompTIA CySA+, ISC2 CISSP).

Other Desirable Skills: Experience in project teams and regulated businesses.

Job Benefits

Davies is committed to diversity and inclusion. Benefits include:

• Reward platform with discounts at over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• EAP with virtual GP
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Fostering, friendly, and fertility support policies
• Pension with 5% matched contribution
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Development, training, and professional qualifications