3,707 Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
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Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining security policies, standards, and procedures; conducting regular security assessments and penetration testing; identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and systems; managing incident response activities, including investigation and remediation; and staying abreast of emerging cyber threats and technologies. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will also be responsible for architecting and deploying security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM solutions, and endpoint security tools. Furthermore, this role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with development and operations teams to embed security best practices into the software development lifecycle, and presenting security findings and recommendations to senior management.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, coupled with at least 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity. Demonstrated expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), security information and event management (SIEM), intrusion detection, and vulnerability management is essential. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required to effectively manage a team and interface with various stakeholders. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and a strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) are also expected.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK , offering a competitive salary, attractive benefits package, and significant opportunities for professional growth and development in a challenging and rewarding field.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect organisational assets.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate risks.
- Develop and manage security policies, procedures, and standards across the organisation.
- Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security breaches.
- Deploy and manage security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
- Collaborate with IT infrastructure and development teams to integrate security into system design and deployment.
- Monitor security alerts and logs, analysing potential threats and taking appropriate action.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and defence strategies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security team members.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related security role.
- Proven expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and endpoint security.
- Strong understanding of security principles, protocols, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability management solutions, and incident response procedures.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, or GIAC certifications are highly desirable.
Remote Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident response efforts, including detection, investigation, containment, and remediation of security breaches.
- Monitor security alerts and events, providing timely and effective analysis and response.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations and network architecture.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to employees.
- Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, recommending proactive solutions.
- Manage and optimize security tools and technologies to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- Participate in security architecture reviews and contribute to the development of secure software development lifecycles.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization's overall security posture.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and threat landscape.
- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls.
- Experience with cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of incident response methodologies and forensics.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or GIAC are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Proven ability to document security procedures and configurations clearly and concisely.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 9 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), SIEM, endpoint protection, and data loss prevention (DLP) tools.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery from security breaches.
- Architect and implement security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and maintain security awareness training programs for employees.
- Stay current with the latest threat intelligence, attack vectors, and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
- Mentor and guide junior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and infrastructure design.
- Automate security processes and responses using scripting and orchestration tools.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineer role.
- Demonstrated expertise in network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and security monitoring.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and security tool integration.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) and threat hunting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a remote setting.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 12 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure network infrastructures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and access control systems.
- Develop and implement cloud security strategies for platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of security technologies and solutions.
- Develop and manage security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
- Conduct regular security risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing.
- Oversee incident response planning and execution, coordinating mitigation efforts and conducting post-incident analyses.
- Architect and implement robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices and application security.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior cybersecurity engineers.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level security solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
- Strong expertise in cloud security architectures and best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Solid understanding of cryptography, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage projects in a remote environment.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), VPNs, and security gateways.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Develop and execute incident response plans, investigating security breaches and providing timely resolution.
- Monitor security alerts and logs, analyzing for suspicious activities and potential threats.
- Implement and manage security controls for cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security team members.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of system design and deployment.
- Conduct security awareness training for employees.
- Manage security-related projects and initiatives from inception to completion.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Experience with cloud security best practices and tools.
- Strong understanding of incident response procedures and digital forensics.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with necessary on-site collaboration.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 14 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and architectures.
- Oversee the deployment and management of security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Monitor security alerts and events, performing proactive threat hunting.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure security is integrated into the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
- Mentor and guide junior cybersecurity analysts and engineers.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture, with a proven track record of protecting complex IT environments.
- In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoint security, and application security.
- Proficiency with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, IDS/IPS, EDR solutions).
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
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Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity infrastructure.
- Develop and enforce robust security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Manage and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Oversee threat detection, incident response, and forensic investigations.
- Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability management programs.
- Architect secure network, cloud, and application environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security integration.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering and leadership.
- Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and best practices.
- Proficiency with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions.
- Proven experience in incident response, threat intelligence, and digital forensics.
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
- Experience in developing security architecture and strategy.
- Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP are highly desirable.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution.
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 16 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust cybersecurity solutions and infrastructure.
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies for threat detection, prevention, and response.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Manage and mature incident response procedures, ensuring swift and effective resolution of security breaches.
- Design and implement security architectures that protect sensitive data and systems.
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and proactively adapt security measures.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cybersecurity engineers.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and applications.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Manage security vendor relationships and evaluate new security tools and technologies.
- Participate in security audits and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity engineering and operations.
- Proven experience in leading cybersecurity initiatives and managing security teams.
- In-depth knowledge of network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and application security.
- Expertise in security frameworks, risk management, and incident response methodologies.
- Strong understanding of SIEM tools, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security technologies.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- This role is fully remote , offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and endpoint security.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and address potential weaknesses.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and implement remediation plans.
- Monitor security alerts and logs, investigating suspicious activities and potential breaches.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
- Provide security awareness training to employees.
- Manage and configure security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a related security role.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with various security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, EDR solutions).
- Experience with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in a remote team environment.
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