About this role
Are you a cyber security professional looking to take ownership of security engineering work packages for a growing consultancy operating in the defence and national security space?
Cyber Security Engineer
Salary - £35,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits
Location - Cheltenham
Clearance - Due to the secure nature of this position, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain eDV Security Clearance.
This is an opportunity to work across risk assessment, security architecture, and incident response, playing a central role in protecting critical digital assets and sensitive information.
The Role
As a Cyber Security Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the organisation's digital assets and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive information. You'll implement and manage robust security measures, conduct risk assessments, and respond to security incidents, with genuine scope to shape and grow the wider cyber security capability.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Cyber Security work packages for clients and internal delivery programmesDevelop Security Management PlansUnderstand and define capability context; perform Risk AssessmentsDefine and architect Security ControlsPlan Vulnerability Management activityDevelop Key/Certificate Management PlansProduce Security Case ReportsWrite clear, concise security policies and proceduresContribute to the ongoing development of the wider cybersecurity capability
What You'll Need
Proven experience in cyber security roles, with a focus on security engineeringStrong understanding of networking, systems, and application securityKnowledge of security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)Proficiency with security tools and technologiesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and collaboration skills As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.