Cyber Security Engineer

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