Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Location:

Staines (TW183DZ
) or Manchester (M503SP
) – Hybrid Working, Permanent position. Salary range: £54,800 – £65,000.

• Configure, implement, and manage security hardware and software systems across both on‑premise and cloud/SaaS solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and team processes for the allocated tools and services.
• Craft playbooks, policies, and custom rulesets; perform tool tuning and allow listing to enhance security maturity.
• Contribute to strategies for responding to and recovering from security incidents and breaches.
• Lead efforts to validate and test both hardware and software solutions, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Monitor and manage security systems to ensure optimal performance and timely patching and updates.
• Work closely with vendors, system designers, and architects to shape and develop technical solutions that align with security requirements.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert, providing technical advice and contributing to the design and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with product management teams to ensure security milestones are met within delivery/sprint timelines with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Be a mentor for team members, supporting and sharing knowledge.
• Automate wherever possible and challenge processes where there is no automation.
• Understand the business needs and work closely with key stakeholders.

• High interpersonal skills to partner with IT and business stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• Substantial experience in both BAU support and project‑based environments across End‑User Computing, Hosting, and Networks.
• Experience in a product‑based environment and demonstrated Agile working practices.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) – highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in Defender and Sentinel: deployment of log sources, data collection rules, analytical rule creation/tuning, workbooks, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Skilled in network troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with intrusion techniques at perimeter and host level is required.
• Automation tooling (logic apps, Sentinel Automations).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, DLP, SIEM tools, vulnerability management systems, network security tools, AV/EDR solutions, M365/Defender
  365, Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, Purview/EOP, firewalls/proxies, scripting.
• Professional or equivalent certifications:
  Microsoft SC200/500/900, Certified in Cyber Security (and above), ISC2 credentials.

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
• On‑site gyms or local discounts where no on‑site gym is available.
• Various other benefits and online discounts.

Bupa is a Level2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process.