Cyber Security Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-25
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Unix/Linux
Cyber Security Engineer | Bath (Hybrid) | £40,000 - £50,000
Peaple Talent is partnering with an innovative and fast-growing technology company that is transforming how organisations deliver Unified Communications services across their own infrastructure. Operating on a global scale, this business combines cutting-edge open-source technologies with a highly skilled engineering team to deliver secure, high-performance solutions to customers worldwide.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and the ability to adopt new technologies in a controlled and secure way.
We’re looking for a Cyber Security Engineer with a strong foundation in web application security and a genuine interest in Linux and modern microservices environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying real security risks, working across a variety of technologies, and contributing to the security and resilience of complex systems.
What You’ll Bring- Experience conducting web application security testing using tools such as Burp Suite or OWASP, ZAP
- Ability to analyse and validate automated security findings, distinguishing real risks from false positives
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, ports)
- Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals (processes, permissions, file systems, services)
- Experience working with the command line and basic scripting
- Ability to interpret logs, alerts, and technical documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports
- A methodical, detail-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Experience using Git Hub (pull requests, repositories, branching)
- Exposure to containerised environments and Kubernetes
- Experience supporting container security (image scanning, runtime controls, access management)
- Familiarity with Linux hardening standards (CIS benchmarks, STIGs)
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SELinux
- Awareness of vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus
- Basic scripting skills (Bash or Python)
- Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in cyber security within a highly technical environment.
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