Cyber Security Engineer - Intrum

Intrum; Eccles; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit management service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to manage and enhance security across cloud environments. Key responsibilities include operating security platforms and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have real-world experience in cybersecurity operations and familiarity with compliance standards. This role offers a competitive salary and strong growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holidays

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Real hands-on experience in cyber security operations.
• Strong familiarity with AWS and Azure security principles.
• Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize various security platforms like SIEM and XDR.
• Take ownership of the detection and response lifecycle.
• Implement and manage security controls across environments.

Skills

Cyber Security Operations

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Communication Skills

Tools

SIEM

Microsoft Security Tools

DLP

Job description

You don't become the industry leader with average IT hires.

We're on the hunt for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer - someone who lives and breathes security and is ready to protect, monitor, and strengthen our IT landscape. You'll play a key role in safeguarding our AWS cloud environment , ensuring our systems stay secure, resilient, and fully compliant with financial regulations.

You'll bring real-world experience with security tools, threat detection, and incident response , helping us evolve and harden our defences every day. A background in a regulated industry (like financial services) is important, as is a strong grasp of infrastructure fundamentals across networks, servers, and cloud platforms. If you're ready to take ownership of our security posture and make a measurable impact, we'd love to have you on the team.

What you will do

• Operate and optimise a wide range of security platforms, including SIEM, XDR, EDR, IAM, DLP, PAM, ZTNA, and vulnerability management tools
• Take ownership of the detection and response lifecycle - triaging alerts, investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and coordinating response actions
• Implement and manage security controls across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments, aligning with frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS
• Build and maintain clear, actionable dashboards and reports for technical and leadership teams, covering threats, vulnerabilities, incident trends, and control effectiveness
• Keep our documentation tight - from runbooks and playbooks to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support internal and external audits, helping maintain evidence, reporting, and demonstrating control effectiveness
• Devoted to the FCA principle of Consumer Duty; by ensuring we are driving good customer outcomes across all aspects that have potential to impact our customers.

What we're looking for

• A solid track record working in cyber security operations, with real hands-on experience
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms - especially AWS and Azure - and applying cloud security principles in live environments
• Experience in a regulated industry, ideally financial services, with knowledge of relevant compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft security tools - including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, Microsoft Purview, Taegis, Z-Scaler or equivalents
• A strong infrastructure foundation - you should understand how networks, servers, and systems operate so you can secure them effectively
• Solid knowledge of network architecture and protocols, including the OSI model, and how to apply layered security
• Experience with vulnerability management, security assessments, and working within ITSM / ITIL frameworks
• A proactive mindset - you're always looking for ways to improve, automate, and enhance how security is delivered
• Strong communication skills - you're confident translating technical risks into clear, actionable insights for different audiences

What we offer

• Lifestyle: A competitive salary and attractive benefits package including 33 days holidays including bank holidays upon commencement, with the ability to buy more or sell back. You can participate in gadget schemes. Contributory workplace pension scheme. Additionally, you'll get an extra day to celebrate your birthday.
• Opportunities to grow: You'll receive training and coaching for your personal development / progression, and employee recognition programmes to help you grow in your career.
• Health: You'll have access to private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.
• Wellbeing: You'll enjoy discounts on gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, and a 24 / 7 employee assistance programme. You'll also have sociable working hours and breakfast snacks provided in the office.

Supportive, open, and value-driven culture : Ethics. Dedication. Solutions. Empathy. Our values aren't just words hanging in the reception. They guide us all daily. It's what makes our culture inclusively open, inspiringly supportive and rich in diverse perspectives. It's why Intrum is a natural home for people ready to make a difference. And it's why people like you recognise this is the place to do just that.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right experience, please send your English CV via the "apply button". Are you curious and have some questions? You're welcome to contact "our recruitment team for more information."

At Intrum we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

If a person with disabilities is put at a disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact Intrum Talent Acquisition team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

About Intrum

Intrum is the industry-leading provider of credit management services across 20 markets in Europe. By helping companies to get paid and support people with their late payments, Intrum leads the way to a sound economy and plays a critical role in society at large.

Intrum has circa 10,000 dedicated professionals who serve around 80,000 companies across Europe.

At Intrum we consider everybody to be a leader. We lead ourselves when collaborate to meet the needs of our clients and customers. We are all accountable to our actions as well as trust and care for each other. This makes us all leaders, independent of role or responsibility, and this is reflected in our 3 leadership principles : Deliver Impact, Inspire Trust and Embrace Growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We will conduct credit, fraud, criminal record, right to work and reference checks as part of our pre-employment screening. You should not be bankrupt, have any outstanding county court judgments on your credit file. You must not have excessive default balances and any outstanding debt will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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