Cyber Security Engineer

Dartford Source: WhatJobs

£60,000–£85,000

Cyber Security Engineer | Hybrid | Dartford

My client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation with a strong presence across the UK and international markets. The business has a large and diverse workforce and is continuing to invest heavily in technology, security and operational excellence.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to join an expanding IT team and play a key role in enhancing the organisation’s security posture across on-premises and cloud environments.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex security challenges, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to make a tangible impact on safeguarding critical systems and data.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and support a range of IT security projects, ensuring secure and timely delivery
Manage and maintain cybersecurity tools across both on-premises and cloud environments, with cloud being a key focus
Implement, configure and update security solutions including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, IAM and cloud security tools
Collaborate with internal IT, development and third-party teams to embed security across the organisation
Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans and OSINT investigations
Monitor emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities and new CVEs, assessing their potential impact
Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending improvements
Deliver engaging security awareness training across the business
Provide security guidance for new technologies and strategic initiatives
Support day-to-day security operations and enforce strong change control processes
Assist with SOC alerts, investigations and escalations

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar technical security role
Strong understanding of network, infrastructure and application security principles
Practical experience with security tools and platforms across on-premises and cloud environments
Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS
Experience in risk assessment, vulnerability management and incident response
Hands-on experience configuring and managing cloud security tools and IAM solutions
Knowledge of EDR platforms and vulnerability management processes
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH or Azure Security Engineer would be desirable
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex security issues for non-technical audiences
Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment