Cyber Security Engineer (SecOps)

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to join their growing security team. This hybrid role involves collaborating with managed security providers, conducting vulnerability assessments, and designing effective incident response playbooks. Ideal candidates will have considerable experience in security operations, excellent stakeholder management, and relevant certifications. The firm offers flexible hours and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health insurance

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Proven ability to design and implement security playbooks.
• Excellent communication skills for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Managed Security Service Provider to respond to incidents.
• Review guidance from MSSP for quality and relevance.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Design security playbooks to standardise incident responses.
• Implement security protocols into system architecture.

Skills

Cyber Security operations

Threat hunting

Detection and response

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Education

Industry-recognised certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH)

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender suite

Job description

Overview

• Hybrid role with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits
• Impactful role in a new and growing security team

About Our Client

The hiring company is a professional services organisation with a well-established presence in the industry. As a mid-sized firm, they focus on delivering reliable and tailored services to their clients, supported by a robust and secure technology framework.

Job Description

• Collaborate with the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to oversee and respond to cybersecurity incidents effectively.
• Review and provide expert guidance on works and reports from the MSSP to ensure quality and relevance.
• Proactively identify emerging threats and continuously enhance threat detection and response processes.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, ensure timely remediation, and recommend strategic improvements to reduce risk exposure.
• Design and maintain comprehensive security playbooks to standardise incident response and operational procedures.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement and optimise security tools, technologies, and controls across the environment.
• Define the scope for penetration tests and critically evaluate reports from external testing providers.
• Work closely with the technology department to embed security protocols into system architecture and development lifecycles.
• Assess and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of newly acquired entities to align with organisational standards.
• Deliver guidance and training to staff on cybersecurity best practices to foster a security-conscious culture.

The Successful Applicant

• Demonstrated experience in Cyber Security operations, including threat hunting, detection and response, and vulnerability assessment and remediation.
• Extensive hands-on experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Proven ability to design and implement effective security playbooks for incident response and operational consistency.
• Strong experience in configuring, tuning, and deploying SIEM and other security tools-preferably Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender suite.
• Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, Azure Security Engineer) are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

What\'s on Offer

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid role with flexible working hours ( 2 days in Birmingham office )
• Permanent position within a professional services organisation in Birmingham.
• Health insurance
• Electric car scheme