Cyber Security Engineer

Malvern Hills District Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental authority in the West Midlands is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard its ICT services. You will monitor existing security systems, implement new solutions, and ensure compliance with security standards. A strong background in cyber security and IT infrastructure is essential for this role. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Committed training programme

Onsite nursery with staff discount

Discounted Gym and swim membership

Health and Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Discounts with various companies

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reporting of existing security systems.
• Implementation of new security systems.
• Ensuring compliance with security accreditations.

Skills

Cyber security risks and mitigations

IT security standards and frameworks

IT security tools and their implementation

Microsoft Active Directory

SIEM implementation and monitoring

Job description

Overview

Cyber Security Engineer – 37 hours per week – Permanent contract – £31,537 - £42,839.

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 700+ 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
• SIEM implementation and monitoring

What We Can Offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result 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.

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

Closing date: Sunday 5 October 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 14 October 2025

The note about application volumes: if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.