Solutions Engineer (Cyber)

Cyber UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

22 days annual leave

Funded social events

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

A fast-growing Managed IT Services Provider is seeking a Cyber Security–focused Solutions Engineer to join their expanding team in London. This client-facing role requires expertise in securing infrastructures, vulnerability identification, and best-practice security implementations. Strong hands-on experience with firewalls and EDR solutions is essential. The position offers hybrid working, 22 days annual leave with additional benefits, and ongoing training in a supportive engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with firewalls.
• Understanding of security monitoring tools.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions.
• Lead cyber incident response and remediation.
• Advise clients on cyber security best practices.

Skills

Network and cloud security experience

Strong client-facing communication

Experience with EDR solutions

Incident response experience

Penetration testing experience

Knowledge of GDPR and ISO frameworks

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Microsoft Defender

Sophos

Bitdefender

Job description

Cyber Security / Solutions Engineer (MSP) – Location: London (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours
Salary: £47,000 – £53,000
A fast-growing Managed IT Services Provider supporting 5,000+ users across 100+ businesses is looking for a Cyber Security–focused Solutions Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role focused on securing client infrastructures, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing best‑practice security solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments. The role may also suit candidates titled Cyber Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Security Operations Engineer, Security Consultant, or 3rd Line Security Engineer.

The Role

• Design and implement security solutions across client environments (firewalls, endpoint, cloud security)
• Lead and support cyber incident response, investigation, and remediation
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation
• Implement and manage security monitoring, reporting, and alerting tools
• Advise clients on cyber security best practices, policies, and frameworks
• Act as a trusted security advisor to clients, providing clear, actionable guidance
• Collaborate with wider engineering teams and mentor junior engineers

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Experience with EDR solutions (Microsoft Defender, Sophos, Bitdefender)
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms and IDS/IPS technologies
• Strong network and cloud security experience (Azure, AWS, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, TCP/IP)
• Endpoint security deployment and management
• Incident response experience (SOC exposure beneficial)
• Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus knowledge/certification
• Understanding of GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST frameworks
• Penetration testing, vulnerability management, and risk assessment experience
• Strong client‑facing communication and project delivery skills

The Package

• Hybrid and flexible working (including WFH Fridays)
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25 with tenure)
• Funded social events, staff awards, and referral bonuses
• Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development
• Supportive, inclusive, and high‑quality engineering culture

The client is looking to fill this opportunity immediately, so please apply ASAP or feel free to drop me an email with any questions to [e-mail]. SER-IN