Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Permanent | £70-80k

Location:

Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days on site)

We are recruiting an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join a global organisation committed to strengthening and evolving its cybersecurity capabilities. This role will focus on identifying, assessing and mitigating cyber threats across enterprise systems while helping to shape and improve the organisation’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Operations & Threat Management
 
Conduct ongoing threat assessments across operational systems and infrastructure
Identify vulnerabilities, threat vectors and areas of security risk
Design and implement security mitigations and remediation strategies
Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend appropriate defensive measures
Support automated threat monitoring, incident detection and response capabilities
Develop and maintain cybersecurity playbooks and incident response procedures
Coordinate with third-party security providers during security incidents and testing activities  Security Governance & Risk Management
 
Support cybersecurity risk management and compliance initiatives
Contribute to security architecture reviews and secure system design discussions
Assess third-party and supply chain cybersecurity risks
Support vulnerability management, penetration testing and security review activities
Develop and report on security metrics and KPIs to demonstrate programme effectiveness
Stay informed of relevant legal, regulatory and industry cybersecurity requirements  Security Improvement & Collaboration
 
Contribute to security awareness training and internal security initiatives
Support red team/blue team exercises and resilience testing
Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery planning from a cybersecurity perspective
Work collaboratively with infrastructure, architecture and operational teams to strengthen security practices
Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders  Required Experience
 
Minimum 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems and enterprise security technologies
Experience implementing and managing SIEM and SOAR platforms
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO
27001, CIS benchmarks and Cyber Essentials

Experience with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention technologies and Microsoft 365 security tooling
Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  practices and cloud security principles
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a collaborative environment  Technical Environment

Experience with some or all of the following technologies would be highly beneficial:

Qualys, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, Solar Winds, Kubernetes, Power Shell, Python, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Linux, New Relic, Hashi Corp, Zerto and Jira.

Experience with AI-driven threat detection and response platforms would also be advantageous.

Qualifications
 
CISSP certification preferred
Equivalent certifications such as CISM, CEH or GIAC also considered
Relevant cybersecurity or information security qualifications beneficial  What’s on Offer
 
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model based in Surrey
Opportunity to work within a global enterprise environment
Exposure to modern cybersecurity technologies and initiatives
Collaborative and supportive working culture
Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities  If you are passionate about cybersecurity, threat management and strengthening enterprise security capabilities, we would love to hear from you