Junior Cybersecurity Engineer - Automation, Python & Cloud

Ballantyne Technology Associates Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology organisation is seeking a Graduate Cybersecurity Developer to join their modern security engineering team in the UK. This hybrid position offers a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and programming experience in Python. Responsibilities include developing automation scripts and assisting with security operations. The company provides structured training and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Structured training and career development

Hands-on exposure to modern technologies

Collaborative engineering environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with programming in Python.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python automation scripts for security operations.
• Support security tooling and automation platforms.
• Assist with configuration of Linux-based systems.

Skills

Programming experience with Python

Understanding of cyber security fundamentals

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good communication and team collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar

Tools

Ansible

REST APIs

Containerisation knowledge (Docker)

Job description

A growing technology organisation is seeking a Graduate Cybersecurity Developer to join their modern security engineering team in the UK. This hybrid position offers a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and programming experience in Python. Responsibilities include developing automation scripts and assisting with security operations. The company provides structured training and clear career progression opportunities.