Cyber Security Engineer — Defence & Critical Assets

Forwardrole; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Forwardrole in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to own security engineering work packages for clients in the defence and national security space. The role focuses on safeguarding digital assets and implementing robust security controls.

You will handle risk assessments, security architecture, and incident response, with scope to shape and grow the cyber security capability within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security roles with a focus on security engineering.
• Strong understanding of networking, systems, and application security.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Proficiency with security tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cyber Security work packages for clients and internal delivery programmes.
• Develop Security Management Plans.
• Understand and define capability context; perform Risk Assessments.
• Define and architect Security Controls.
• Plan Vulnerability Management activity.
• Develop Key/Certificate Management Plans.
• Produce Security Case Reports.
• Write clear, concise security policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the wider cybersecurity capability.

Skills

Cyber security

Security engineering

Networking

Security frameworks

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Forwardrole in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to own security engineering work packages for clients in the defence and national security space. The role focuses on safeguarding digital assets and implementing robust security controls.

You will handle risk assessments, security architecture, and incident response, with scope to shape and grow the cyber security capability within the organisation.