Cybersecurity Engineer

The Investigo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Investigo Group as a Cybersecurity Engineer, responsible for enhancing security operations through innovative tooling and automation. This remote role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to impact the cybersecurity landscape while collaborating across various teams. Ideal for proactive individuals looking to drive innovation within a dynamic tech environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Medical

Inclusive Culture

Generous holiday allowance

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Bonus potential

Discounts on products and services

Pension scheme contributions

EV Car Scheme

Additional benefits on career site

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or security operations role.
• Hands-on scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with enterprise security tools and detection platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal cybersecurity tools and utilities.
• Support optimization of internal security processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with Red, Blue, and Purple teams to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Scripting

Security Operations

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SIEM

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Role: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Remote (UK)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience + benefits + bonus potential

About Us

Come and be a part of The Investigo Group (TIG), a dynamic coalition of cutting-edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding-edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom.

The group is multi-functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services.

Our ecosystem is made up of:

IIS, Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world-class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations.

Vestigo Consulting is our training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector-specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community. The Consultancy side concentrates on expert support of our customers as well as specifically assigned individual deployments.

Collaboraite is a bleeding-edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user-centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of The Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community.

The group provides bespoke, secure, user-centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills.

We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward-thinking capabilities. These partnerships have been forged from our understanding of customer challenges, as well as our expertise in developing world-leading enterprise product sets.

Join us at TIG, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of technology solutions for a safer, more efficient world.

About You:

You’re a proactive cybersecurity professional with experience in security engineering, infrastructure, or operations. You enjoy scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) and love building tools that make security operations smoother and smarter. Collaborative by nature, you’re comfortable working across Red, Blue, and Purple teams, and you’re always looking for ways to innovate and improve processes. You’re hands-on, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact.

About The Team:

Our cybersecurity team is responsible for protecting the organisation’s digital environment through a blend of defensive operations (Blue Team), offensive simulations (Red Team), and strategic development (Purple Team). We collaborate across disciplines to maintain a high security posture while also building a culture of continuous improvement.

As part of the team, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of disciplines while working on practical solutions that support our operations. We value initiative, teamwork, and a desire to grow both technically and professionally.

About The Role:

This role supports our internal cybersecurity function by building and enhancing tools, processes, and practices that improve operational efficiency, visibility, and coordination across our Red, Blue, and Purple teams. The successful candidate will contribute to internal security innovation, automation, and small-scale project delivery.

We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Cybersecurity Engineer of Internal Projects to support our security operations through tooling, process improvement, and project-based initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a few years of experience in security engineering, operations, or scripting/automation who is looking to broaden their impact and develop internal tools in a collaborative environment.

The role offers variety one day you may be working on improving automation for an investigation workflow, the next supporting capability development across our Red, Blue, or Purple teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of internal cybersecurity tools and utilities
• Support the optimisation of internal security processes and semi-automated workflows
• Collaborate with Red, Blue, and Purple teams on capability development
• Assist in small-scale R&D initiatives to trial or prototype new internal solutions
• Produce clear documentation for tools, processes, and project outcomes
• Participate in internal security projects with guidance from senior staff
• Engage with platform and infrastructure teams to align technical improvements
• Provide mentoring support to placement students or junior team members when required

Key Deliverables:

• Functional internal tools/scripts that support security workflows
• Documented improvements to existing security processes
• Contribution to research and development for new capabilities
• Clear project documentation and regular status updates

Success in This Role Looks Like

You’ll make a meaningful impact by designing and building internal tools that support our cybersecurity teams. You’ll automate and streamline workflows, making investigations and operational tasks faster and more efficient. You’ll collaborate seamlessly with Red, Blue, and Purple teams, contributing to capability development and small-scale R&D projects. Your work will be well-documented and accessible, ensuring that others can easily understand and build on your contributions. Most importantly, you’ll be a key player in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation that strengthens our overall security posture.

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years’ experience in a cybersecurity, infrastructure, or security operations role.
• Hands-on scripting or automation skills (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with enterprise security tools, SIEMs, or detection platforms.
• Strong interest in security innovation and process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid/remote environment.
• Eligible for SC clearance (or willing to undergo vetting).

Soft Skills

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, ready to work closely with different teams and levels of experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a curiosity for continuous improvement.
• Excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A supportive and communicative approach to working with colleagues.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience working with Red, Blue, or Purple teams.
• Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or ISO 27001.
• Exposure to developing or customising internal security tools.
• A degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Security Clearance Requirements

Please note that holding current SC clearance is not essential at the point of application, but eligibility is required.

This role requires the successful candidate to be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
• Not have spent more than 6 months outside the UK in total during that period
• Be willing to undergo security vetting as part of the onboarding process

• Flexible Working: We offer a hybrid working model.
• Private Medical
• Inclusive Culture: Enjoy an inclusive culture and environment.
• Holiday: Generous holiday allowance.
• Learning: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Bonus Potential: Bonus potential based on performance and business-related factors.
• Discounts: Discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Pension: Pension scheme contributions with Government Top-Up
• EV Car Scheme
• More Benefits: Explore additional benefits on our career site.

Please note that the talent acquisition team is managing this vacancy directly and we do not require agency support.

Candidates who are successful will be required to undergo relevant security checks.

Our Process

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful, the team will arrange a short screening call (max 30 minutes) to learn more about you, and what you are looking for and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, the team will share your profile with the hiring manager for review. Our interview process is tailored to each role but typically the first half of the process is run remotely with a final stage on-site.

For this position, you can expect a two-stage interview process:

1st stage - An informal 30-minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the role and ask any questions.

2nd Stage – A 60-90-minute formal interview where you can anticipate competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Equal Opportunities

Here at TIG we are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity, equity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As a Group, we seek to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and ultimately within the job itself. Please contact us to request any accommodations.