Cyber Security Engineer (Secops)

Michael Page; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Cyber Security expert to shape their security capability. This hybrid role requires collaboration with MSSPs, designing security protocols, and managing incidents. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in cyber operations and recognized certifications. The position offers a discretionary bonus scheme, health insurance, and an electric car 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 Centre (SOC).
• Proven ability to design and implement effective security playbooks.
• Strong experience in configuring, tuning, and deploying security tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MSSP to oversee cybersecurity incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments.
• Design and maintain comprehensive security playbooks.
• Implement security protocols into system architecture.

Skills

Cyber Security operations

Threat hunting

Detection and response

Vulnerability assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Security playbooks

SIEM configuration

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender suite

Education

CISSP certification

CISM certification

CEH certification

Azure Security Engineer certification

Job description

Overview

Reporting to IT Director, this is a newly created role - a chance to make your mark by shaping the organisation's cyber security capability and helping build a strong security function from the ground up. A hybrid role, with 2 days on-site (Birmingham) and 3 days working from home arrangement.

Client Details

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Profile

• 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 Centre (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.

Job 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