Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)

Role: Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)
Salary:Up to £70,000
Location: Reading/Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day/week in office)

Be the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert protecting the backbone of our business.

Are you a highly skilled cyber security professional ready to take ownership of security engineering and infrastructure hardening? We're looking for aSenior Cyber Security Engineerto join our team and act as the go-to expert for all things security.

Reporting to the head of security, you'll play a critical role in protecting our infrastructure, networks, and data, while guiding teams across the business with your deep technical expertise.

What You'll Do

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• Serve as theCyber Security Subject Matter Expert, advising on secure systems design, change control, and implementation of robust security controls.
  
• Lead thetechnical vulnerability management programme, with a strong focus on application security, web application firewalls, and secure DevOps pipelines.
  
• Providesecurity leadership and mentoring, supporting colleagues and enhancing security awareness across the business.
  
• Actively contribute toincident response,security training,supplier reviews, andclient security assurance
  
• Stay ahead of evolving threats, and help shape our strategy using frameworks such as OWASP, SASE, and Zero Trust.
  

What We're Looking For

Essential:

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• Right to work in the UK.
  
• Proven experience in cyber security engineering, including vulnerability management, SIEM, WAFs, and secure infrastructure design.
  
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, access controls, and threat-based security approaches.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
  
• Background in infrastructure/networks and experience supporting change initiatives securely.
  
• Working towards or holding CISSP, GCIA, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar certifications.
  
• Familiar with ITIL-based service delivery, security hardening, and working cross-functionally.
  

Desirable:

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• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  
• Understanding of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks.
  

What We Offer

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• Competitive salary up to£70,000
  
• Hybrid working -only 1 day a week in the office
  
• 25 days holiday (plus option to buy/sell)
  
• Flexible bank holidays
  
• Generouspension matchscheme
  
• Annualdiscretionary bonus
  
• Healthcare cash planand digital GP service
  
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
  
• discounts and perks from high-street retailers
  
• Paidvolunteering day
  
• Staffreferral scheme
  
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
  
• TailoredFlexible Benefits Schemeto support your lifestyle and wellbeing
  

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.