About this role
Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of secure networking, encryption standards, identity and access management (IAM), and zero-trust architectures.
- Hands-on experience with cloud security postures, such as AWS, Azure, or secure MOD-assured clouds.
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security and automated vulnerability management tools.
- Collaborative and authoritative communication skills for engaging technical teams and military stakeholders.
- Decisive problem-solving skills under high-pressure compliance deadlines.
- Strong commitment to data protection and national security standards.
- At least 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, secure systems architecture, and technical security leadership, including engagement with MOD accreditors, NCSC guidelines, and cryptographic risk frameworks.
- Cyber or IT NVQ Level 4, or equivalent higher education or a degree in Information Security or Computer Science.
- CISSP or CISM certification; a supplementary cloud security certification, such as CCSP or an AWS/Azure Solutions Architect or Security Specialty certification, is also specified.
- Must be eligible to meet applicable UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including role-specific residency requirements, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also have nationality requirements where necessary to meet security obligations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of security controls, identity management, and threat-mitigation patterns across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
- Oversee the integration of automated security scanning, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning, into delivery pipelines.
- Work with MOD accreditors, Risk Owners, and project leadership on security case approvals and risk management frameworks.
- Provide hands-on guidance to engineers on vulnerability remediation, secure coding standards, and incident response preparedness.
Technologies
- AWS
- Architect
- Azure
- Cloud
- IAM
- Support
- Security
- DevSecOps
More
We are a global IT services company recruiting a Security Engineer (Scrum) for an onsite role in Hampshire, five days per week. We are committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and aim to provide a supportive, accessible environment. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We believe strong connections and community are key to our success, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
last updated 46 week of 2026