Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health, dental and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impactful security leadership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a fully remote role to architect, implement, and manage advanced security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will lead deployment of security tools, perform threat modeling, run vulnerability assessments, and automate security processes while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities to influence security posture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Strong cloud security and container security experience.
• Automation scripting proficiency in Python or PowerShell.
• Solid knowledge of network security, cryptography and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement robust security solutions across on-prem and cloud.
• Lead deployment and integration of security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, EDR).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling.
• Develop and automate security processes and controls for efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to embed security in SDLC.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Cloud security

Container security

Automation scripting

Python

PowerShell

Security leadership

Threat modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

EDR

IDS/IPS

WAFs

Firewalls

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for a fully remote position to architect, implement, and manage advanced security solutions. This role is critical for defending the organization's digital infrastructure against sophisticated cyber threats. You will be responsible for designing secure systems, leading the deployment of new security technologies, and contributing to the overall cybersecurity strategy. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working independently in a remote setting, and possesses a deep technical understanding of enterprise security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement robust security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Lead the deployment and integration of security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
• Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modeling.
• Develop and automate security processes and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure security is embedded in the system development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
• Extensive experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cryptography, and secure coding practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement planning.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and training in emerging security fields.
• Chance to influence and shape the security posture of a leading organization.