Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Are you a passionate Cyber Security Engineer with hands-on experience in deploying Microsoft security solutions and supporting clients with robust threat protection strategies?
This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established, award winning Managed Services Provider (MSP), known for its strong reputation in the UK tech market, to help deliver cutting-edge security solutions
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client focused environment, is technically strong across Microsoft Security products, and wants to be part of a growing Cyber Security function embedded in a collaborative and ambitious team.
As a Cyber Security Engineer you will be Technically hands-on and confident working across client-facing and internal delivery environments and be passionate about cyber security innovation and best practices.
To be considered for this role you must have
A minimum 2 years’ experience in a Cyber Security role (ideally within an MSP or consultancy environment)
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Defender suite including: XDR, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Business, Cloud , Cloud Apps, Office 365, including Endpoint Detection and Response.
Good experience of Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
Knowledge of Azure firewalls
Networking and firewall solutions expertise with the like of (Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, Ubiquiti. WatchGuard)
Vulnerability management tool expertise (Tenable, Qualys)
Email security solutions Knowledge (Mimecast, Egress)
A Working understanding of Microsoft 365 Cloud Technologies and their threat landscape
Familiarity with SOC operations, threat detection, incident response, and security analytics
As a Cyber security Engineer you should have one or more of
SC-200 - Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
SC-300 - Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
AZ-500 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional
CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+ are beneficial
but not essential.
Reporting into the PMO and Senior Executives you
will:
Assist in delivering Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE & CE+) audits, ensuring clients meet security compliance standards
Provide escalation support for complex cyber incidents raised by the internal SOC team
Perform technical vulnerability remediation, threat analysis, and reporting
Conduct Microsoft 365 and Cloud Security assessments to identify gaps and secure client environments
Carry out offensive security and web application assessments (including penetration testing support)
Collaborate with the CISO and Security Team to support pre- sales activities, assist with client onboarding and deliver professional security consultations
Onboard clients into key security platforms and ensure a smooth transition to managed services
Support wider project delivery, working closely with the Project Management Office
My client are investors in people an will invest in your career progression in a growing security team
This is a great opportunity to work directly with a CISO and senior leadership on critical client projects in a business that will expose to a wide range of industries, clients, and technologies
If you’re looking to step into a high-impact role where your technical skills, client focus, and security knowledge are truly valued - this could be your next big move
