Information Security

Cyber Security Engineer

LEAP29

Dartford · Kent · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will strengthen the organization's security posture across on-premises and cloud environments, partnering with IT, development and third-party teams. You’ll lead security projects, manage security tools, and address threats through proactive risk assessment and incident response. The role blends hands-on engineering with security governance and awareness initiatives to safeguard critical systems and data. This is a hands-on, collaborative opportunity in a fast-growing company investing in technology and security.

Pay / Benefits
  • Competitive salary package
  • Hybrid working
  • Onsite parking and canteen
  • 25 days annual holiday
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Benefits portal with discounts and wellbeing resources“They may be different in the source but kept as listed),
Responsibilities
  • Lead and support IT security projects ensuring secure delivery
  • Manage security tools across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Configure and update security solutions (EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, IAM, cloud security)
  • Collaborate with IT, development and third-party teams to embed security
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans and OSINT investigations
  • Monitor threats, CVEs and zero-day vulnerabilities; assess impact
  • Investigate security incidents; perform root cause analysis and improvements
  • Deliver security awareness training across the business
  • Provide security guidance for new technologies and strategic initiatives
  • Support day-to-day security operations and change control processes
  • Assist with SOC alerts, investigations and escalations
Key requirements
  • Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar role
  • Strong understanding of network, infrastructure and application security
  • Practical experience with security tools across on-premises and cloud
  • Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST and CIS
  • Experience in risk assessment, vulnerability management and incident response
  • Hands-on experience configuring/managing cloud security tools and IAM
  • Knowledge of EDR platforms and vulnerability management processes
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH or Azure Security Engineer would be desirable
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to simplify security for non-technical audiences
  • Proactive and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
  • communication
  • collaboration
  • proactiveness
  • EDR (endpoint detection and response)
  • SIEM
  • vulnerability management

Reference: WJ-747_31196116 · Posted 01 Nov 2026

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