Hybrid Cyber Security Engineer: Automate Controls & Risk

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing security technology, and driving improvements in cyber resilience. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a degree in a relevant field, and experience with security engineering technologies such as Microsoft Azure. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave of 26 days, increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with security technology platforms and audits.
• Familiarity with security engineering technologies.
• Industry certifications such as CCSP or CompTIA Security+ preferable.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security controls across IT and OT environments.
• Monitor control performance and report to stakeholders.
• Automate operational procedures for reporting.

Skills

Experience in designing and implementing security controls

Hands-on knowledge of network security

Strong understanding of IT and OT systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to explain security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Education

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

Job description

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, overseeing security technology, and driving improvements in cyber resilience. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a degree in a relevant field, and experience with security engineering technologies such as Microsoft Azure. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.