Cyber Security Engineer

Allen Lane
Hounslow
5 days ago
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Allen Lane is supporting the London Borough of Hounslow in their search for a Cyber Security Engineer on a permanent basis. This role is key to protecting systems and public services from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with Cyber Security standards, and managing threat detection. It supports digital resilience, security awareness, and policy enforcement. Please note, this is a hybrid role requiring 1 day per week on-site in Hounslow.

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will:

  1. Ensure rapid detection and response to cybersecurity threats
  2. Reduce cybersecurity risks across the council’s IT infrastructure
  3. Protect council data and services from third-party risks
  4. Maintain strong security in line with the governance framework
  5. Ensure compliance with UK public sector regulations and maintain necessary security certifications
  6. Implement robust security controls
  7. Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, improve resilience, and ensure business continuity

Desired experience/knowledge includes:

  • Threat monitoring and incident response
  • Vulnerability management and risk assessments
  • Third-party and supply chain risk assessments
  • Security assurance and compliance
  • Security tools and system management (e.g., Sentinel, MS Defender)
  • Security policies, standards, processes, and procedures — design, review, and maintenance

Key qualifications/technical skills required:

  • Relevant security certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CEH
  • Knowledge of SIEM, SOC, Threat Intelligence, Network/Cloud security, policies, and compliance

What you get in return:

A salary between £41,442 and £50,574, plus excellent benefits including the local government pension scheme.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • Government Administration

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