LEAP29

LEAP29

Dartford, North West

Cyber Security Engineer

Full-Time£58,000 - 98,000 per yearayerUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar technical security role
  • Strong understanding of network, infrastructure and application security principles
  • Practical experience with security tools and platforms across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS
  • Experience in risk assessment, vulnerability management and incident response
  • Hands-on experience configuring and managing cloud security tools and IAM solutions
  • Knowledge of EDR platforms and vulnerability management processes
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH or Azure Security Engineer are desirable
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical audiences
  • Proactive, detail-oriented approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support IT security projects, ensuring secure and timely delivery
  • Manage and maintain cybersecurity tools across on-premises and cloud environments, with a key focus on cloud
  • Implement, configure and update security solutions, including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, IAM and cloud security tools
  • Collaborate with internal IT, development and third-party teams to embed security across our organisation
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans and OSINT investigations
  • Monitor emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities and new CVEs, assessing their potential impact
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements
  • Deliver security awareness training across our business
  • Provide security guidance for new technologies and strategic initiatives
  • Support day-to-day security operations and enforce strong change control processes
  • Assist with SOC alerts, investigations and escalations
Technologies:
  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • IAM
  • Support
  • Network
  • Security

More:

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation with a strong presence across the UK and international markets, a large and diverse workforce, and continued investment in technology, security and operational excellence. We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to join our expanding IT team and help strengthen security across on-premises and cloud environments. This hybrid role is based in Dartford and offers a competitive salary package, 25 days of annual leave, onsite free parking and a canteen, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, a benefits portal with discounts, company perks and wellbeing resources, an employee wellbeing programme, a referral scheme offering up to £1,000, long-service recognition and charity initiatives. We offer a supportive working environment with a focus on work-life balance.

last updated 40 week of 2026

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About LEAP29

LEAP29

LEAP29

Dartford

IT

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ScalaAzureAIUI

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£60,000

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