About this role
Salary: £50,000 - 75,000 per year
Requirements: Experience in cyber security and platform engineering concepts such as networking, cloud security, CI/CD pipelines, virtualisation, and infrastructure as codeSoftware development skills using Linux or WSLExperience with SIEM and log routing tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, Cribl, and ELKFamiliarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP servicesProficiency in scripting or programming such as Python, Bash, or PowerShellExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skillsExperience with IDS/IPS solutions, vulnerability management, and endpoint securityAbility to meet security clearance requirements, including BPSS and five years of continuous UK address history, with British passport holder status and no dual nationality at the point of application Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage security tools, systems, and processes to protect infrastructure, applications, and dataPartner with other engineering and security teams to embed security best practicesAutomate security tooling, including SIEM log ingestionManage firewalls within hybrid cloud and on-premises environmentsDevelop and maintain security policies, standards, and proceduresConduct security assessments through infrastructure reviews using assessment tooling such as CIS benchmarksSupport high-priority incidents through on-call availability when required Technologies: AWSAzureBashCI/CDCloudDevOpsELKGCPSupportLinuxPowerShellPythonSecuritySplunkExposedFirewall More:
We are collaborating with hackajob to connect with exceptional professionals for this Cyber Security Engineer role. We are a growing Engineering practice made up of industry-leading experts across Security Engineering, DevOps, Software Engineering, and Quality Engineering. We pride ourselves on quality development practices, solving highly complex client problems, and providing a safe environment where engineering talent can grow and learn. In this role, you will work across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, gaining direct experience with security tooling for incident detection, response, and threat intelligence. The role is based in London, Manchester, or Birmingham and offers a competitive salary and package dependent on experience.
last updated 32 week of 2026