Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering or Security Architecture role
• Strong experience securing Azure environments, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Entra ID
• Practical expertise managing WAF technologies such as Cloudflare, Akamai, or equivalent enterprise platforms
• Strong understanding of web application security, API security, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
• Experience implementing identity and access management controls, including Conditional Access and identity governance
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, or platform engineering environments
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, network security, and least-privilege access models
• Experience engaging with security operations, MDR, or SOC providers to manage incidents and improve security controls
• Knowledge of AI and Large Language Model (LLM) security risks would be highly advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience within healthcare, dental, or other regulated industries would be beneficial

Responsibilities:

• Owning and enhancing the security posture of our Azure cloud environment, web estate, and identity platforms
• Managing and optimising web application firewall (WAF) technologies including Cloudflare and Akamai to protect against evolving threats
• Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of web ingress controls including DDoS protection, certificate management, and traffic security
• Working closely with development and engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles across applications, APIs, and infrastructure
• Driving adoption of security best practices within DevOps and CI/CD environments through shift-left security initiatives
• Managing Microsoft Defender for Cloud and proactively identifying, assessing, and remediating security risks across the estate
• Owning Entra ID security controls including Conditional Access, identity governance, access reviews, and privileged access management
• Defining security standards, patterns, and governance frameworks that enable secure and scalable technology delivery
• Acting as the primary technical security contact for Arctic Wolf and other security partners, coordinating investigations and response activities
• Supporting the secure adoption of AI technologies through the development of appropriate controls, guardrails, and risk management frameworks
• Participating in architecture and design reviews, ensuring security considerations are embedded from the outset
• Monitoring emerging threats and translating security intelligence into practical improvements across the business

Technologies:

• AI
• API
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Embedded
• Firewall
• Support
• LLM
• Network
• OWASP
• Security
• WAF
• Web

More:

We are partnering with a UK organisation as they strengthen their cyber security capabilities in support of a growing digital estate and cloud-first technology strategy. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Manchester, with one day a week in the office, paying up to £60k plus bonus and benefits. The role is highly influential and sits at the intersection of infrastructure, engineering, and digital delivery, with a focus on securing our technology landscape, embedding security best practices, and supporting the secure adoption of emerging AI capabilities.

last updated 36 week of 2026