Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)

In Technology Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to protect vital infrastructure as a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert. The role, based in Reading or Birmingham with hybrid options, involves overseeing vulnerabilities, offering security leadership, and adapting strategies against emerging threats. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security engineering and hold recognized certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Hybrid working – only 1 day a week in the office

25 days holiday (plus option to buy/sell)

Flexible bank holidays

Generous pension match scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Healthcare cash plan and digital GP service

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Paid volunteering day

Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security engineering, including vulnerability management and secure infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, and threat-based security.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert, advising on secure systems design.
• Lead the technical vulnerability management program with a focus on application security.
• Contribute to incident response and security training.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Secure Infrastructure Design

Incident Response

Change Control

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

CISSP

GCIA

Security+

CCNA/CCNP

Job description

Role: Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)
Salary: Up to 70,000
Location: Reading/Birmingham – Hybrid (1 day/week in office)

Be the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert protecting the backbone of our business.

Are you a highly skilled cyber security professional ready to take ownership of security engineering and infrastructure hardening? We're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team and act as the go–to expert for all things security.

Reporting to the head of security, you'll play a critical role in protecting our infrastructure, networks, and data, while guiding teams across the business with your deep technical expertise.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert, advising on secure systems design, change control, and implementation of robust security controls.
• Lead the technical vulnerability management programme, with a strong focus on application security, web application firewalls, and secure DevOps pipelines.
• Provide security leadership and mentoring, supporting colleagues and enhancing security awareness across the business.
• Actively contribute to incident response, security training, supplier reviews, and client security assurance
• Stay ahead of evolving threats, and help shape our strategy using frameworks such as OWASP, SASE, and Zero Trust.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Proven experience in cyber security engineering, including vulnerability management, SIEM, WAFs, and secure infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, access controls, and threat–based security approaches.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Background in infrastructure/networks and experience supporting change initiatives securely.
• Working towards or holding CISSP, GCIA, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar certifications.
• Familiar with ITIL–based service delivery, security hardening, and working cross–functionally.

Desirable:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to 70,000
• Hybrid working – only 1 day a week in the office
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy/sell)
• Flexible bank holidays
• Generous pension match scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare cash plan and digital GP service
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• discounts and perks from high–street retailers
• Paid volunteering day
• Staff referral scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Tailored Flexible Benefits Scheme to support your lifestyle and wellbeing

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up–to–date CV to be considered.

In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.