Cyber Security Engineer

Overview

Cantium Business Solutions is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen and advance our cyber security posture. This is a role to lead proactive security efforts from day one, with opportunities to drive impactful security strategies.

Base pay and hours

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE) – Cantium Business Solutions pay range; actual pay discussed with recruiter.

What you’ll be doing

• Act on security alerts, incidents, and events to reduce risk and ensure timely responses.
• Diagnose and investigate security incidents following agreed procedures.
• Escalate and document unresolved incidents and support recovery efforts.
• Operate within our enterprise-level SOC and collaborate on threat intelligence.
• Utilise tools like Microsoft E5, Sentinel, and Darktrace to monitor and prevent threats.
• Analyse malware and respond to high-priority incidents.
• Support vulnerability management and threat analysis activities.
• Participate in our on-call rotation for cyber incident response.
• Contribute to documentation and certification processes such as Cyber Essentials.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to improve security practices and awareness.

What we’re looking for

• Must have at least 2–5 years’ experience in Cyber Security engineering within a SOC or equivalent function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Security Suite (including Sentinel) and Darktrace or similar.
• Understanding of cyber threats including malware, ransomware, DDoS, insider threats.
• Strong knowledge of threat modelling, security monitoring, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with GDPR, data protection, and privacy impact assessments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive mindset.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) are beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Why Cantium/Cantium Business Solutions within CSG

Cantium Business Solutions is part of the Commercial Services Group (CSG), the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading organisation, delivering IT and back-office services to education and public sector customers. We operate with a dynamic culture and a focus on innovation and customer-centred solutions.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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