Lead Security Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services organization in Cardiff is seeking a Lead Security Engineer. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits. You'll manage cyber security, implement Microsoft Sentinel and Purview, and work closely with the CTO. The role requires experience with Azure, and you’ll need to be on-site 2-3 days a week. The company offers private medical insurance, a bonus scheme, and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

25 holiday days

Matched pension contribution up to 8%

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and monitoring Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview (desirable).
• Ability to be on site in Cardiff 2/3 days a week.
• Experience with Azure.
• Strong communication skills, experienced in collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage cyber security initiatives.
• Oversee identity and access management processes.
• Implement Microsoft security solutions.
• Conduct Azure security engineering.
• Lead threat detection and incident response efforts.

Skills

Cyber Security management

Identity and Access Management

Microsoft Security suite coverage

Azure Security Engineering

Threat detection, IR & Forensics

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Azure

Job description

£65,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year, Up to £75k + benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

11/01/2026

About this job

Lead Security Engineer Permanent - £65k - £75k strong benefits Location: Hybrid

Cardiff Your new company I am looking to recruit a skilled Lead Security Engineer to join a growing financial services organisation in Cardiff.

The company has strong benefits, a great culture, and are at a good stage in their journey.

This role is hybrid, looking at 2-3 days a week, so you will need to be located locally.

You'll be the Lead Security person, reporting into the CTO, with 1 direct report currently.

The role will grow over the coming years, but there is an initial plan to deploy Sentinel and Purview, with other good plans in place for the coming years.

This is a strong opportunity for a Security Engineer looking to take that next step or for a hands-on Security Manager looking for a great new environment.

Responsibilities

• Cyber Security management
• Identity and Access Management
• Microsoft Security suite coverage
• Azure Security Engineering
• Threat detection, IR & Forensics

Requirements

• Experience implementing and monitoring Microsoft Sentinel
• Experience with Microsoft Purview (desirable)
• Ability to be on site in Cardiff 2/3 days a week
• Experience with Azure
• Strong communication skills, and experience working with other departments and colleagues

What you’ll get in return As well as a salary of up to £75,000, there is also a company bonus scheme, typically 5-10%, Private Medical Insurance, 25 holiday days (increasing over time) plus bank holidays, matched pension contribution up to 8%, as well as other perks and benefits.

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