Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Permanent | £70-80k

Location: Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days on site)

We are recruiting an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join a global organisation committed to strengthening and evolving its cybersecurity capabilities. This role will focus on identifying, assessing and mitigating cyber threats across enterprise systems while helping to shape and improve the organisation’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Operations & Threat Management

Conduct ongoing threat assessments across operational systems and infrastructure

Identify vulnerabilities, threat vectors and areas of security risk

Design and implement security mitigations and remediation strategies

Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend appropriate defensive measures

Support automated threat monitoring, incident detection and response capabilities

Develop and maintain cybersecurity playbooks and incident response procedures

Coordinate with third-party security providers during security incidents and testing activities Security Governance & Risk Management

Support cybersecurity risk management and compliance initiatives

Contribute to security architecture reviews and secure system design discussions

Assess third-party and supply chain cybersecurity risks

Support vulnerability management, penetration testing and security review activities

Develop and report on security metrics and KPIs to demonstrate programme effectiveness

Stay informed of relevant legal, regulatory and industry cybersecurity requirements Security Improvement & Collaboration

Contribute to security awareness training and internal security initiatives

Support red team/blue team exercises and resilience testing

Assist with business continuity and disaster recovery planning from a cybersecurity perspective

Work collaboratively with infrastructure, architecture and operational teams to strengthen security practices

Communicate complex security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Required Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity or information security roles

Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems and enterprise security technologies

Experience implementing and managing SIEM and SOAR platforms

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, CIS benchmarks and Cyber Essentials

Experience with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain

Familiarity with Data Loss Prevention technologies and Microsoft 365 security tooling

Exposure to DevSecOps practices and cloud security principles

Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a collaborative environment Technical Environment

Experience with some or all of the following technologies would be highly beneficial:

Qualys, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, SolarWinds, Kubernetes, PowerShell, Python, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Linux, New Relic, HashiCorp, Zerto and Jira.

Experience with AI-driven threat detection and response platforms would also be advantageous.

Qualifications

CISSP certification preferred

Equivalent certifications such as CISM, CEH or GIAC also considered

Relevant cybersecurity or information security qualifications beneficial What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model based in Surrey

Opportunity to work within a global enterprise environment

Exposure to modern cybersecurity technologies and initiatives

Collaborative and supportive working culture

Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities If you are passionate about cybersecurity, threat management and strengthening enterprise security capabilities, we would love to hear from you