Cyber Security Engineering Lead

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Engineering Lead to oversee a dynamic team of Cyber Engineers. This hybrid role involves designing secure systems, maintaining security infrastructure, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective cybersecurity strategies. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in safeguarding essential services. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and diversity, where your expertise can help shape the future of water management amidst climate challenges.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Private Medical Healthcare

Contributory pension

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Benefits hub supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Engineering process and control design.
• Hands-on experience configuring cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
• Understanding of operating systems and their security approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Cyber Engineers overseeing daily operations.
• Design secure asset build and system hardening capabilities.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation and policies.

Skills

Security Engineering

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Privileged Access Management

Data Management

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Degree in Cyber Security

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Technology

Security Engineering Certifications

Tools

CyberArk

Firewalls

Active Directory

Microsoft Azure

Sentinel

Defender

Job description

Cyber Security Engineering Lead, Reading

Client: Thames Water

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4688b0facb06

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

As a Cyber Security Engineering Lead, you will:

• Accountable for leading and managing a team of Cyber Engineers, overseeing daily operations and tactical solutions.
• Design and deliver secure asset build and system hardening capabilities, ensuring compliance monitoring for end-user computing and server estate.
• Maintain security infrastructure such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Protection systems (network and host-based).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop cybersecurity strategies and controls aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation, policies, and procedures across all domains.
• Establish controls and processes to manage technical debt within acceptable risk tolerances over the long term.

Base Location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading.

Working Pattern – 36 hours.

What you should bring to the role

We seek innovative and collaborative tech minds who:

• Possess a digital mindset, open to collaboration, risk, and new approaches.
• Are obsessed with data and excellence.
• Think and behave differently, wanting to make a significant impact.
• Have experience in Security Engineering process and control design, implementation, and management.
• Understand how different operating systems work and their security approaches.
• Have hands-on experience configuring cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, Google Cloud.
• Have secured large deployments of servers and endpoints in complex infrastructures.
• Are experienced with Privileged Access Management tools such as CyberArk, Firewalls, Active Directory, and Microsoft Azure, Sentinel & Defender.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in water utility industry or large infrastructure enterprises.
• Security engineering certifications or training.
• A Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields.

What’s in it for you?

Join our Team Digital and enjoy:

• Competitive salary up to £88,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car Allowance: £5800 per annum.
• Annual Bonus: 15% target, up to 30% stretch.
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• Contributory pension (up to 12%).
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments.
• Benefits hub with offers supporting wellbeing.

Who are we?

Thames Water’s purpose is to deliver essential services to enable communities and the planet to thrive. We are committed to sustainable water management amidst climate challenges and are looking for passionate individuals to join us in making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a workplace that reflects society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout the recruitment process.