Cyber Security Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a cyber security or infrastructure security role
• Strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and risk-based thinking
• Experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools, and detection response technologies such as EDR, XDR, or MDR
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST
• Understanding of data protection legislation including GDPR
• Ability to investigate incidents, analyse findings, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Desirable: exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure
• Desirable: security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Microsoft accreditations
• Desirable: experience with ERP systems
• Desirable: scripting or automation knowledge

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, develop, and optimise SIEM and threat detection systems
• Investigate security incidents, coordinating response, containment, and escalation
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and support remediation across the IT estate
• Work closely with infrastructure and technical teams to implement secure configurations
• Support and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST
• Deliver user awareness initiatives such as phishing simulations and training
• Stay up to date with emerging threats and recommend improvements to strengthen our security posture
• Support disaster recovery, backup, and data protection strategies aligned to business needs

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• ERP
• Support
• Security

More:

We are an established organisation investing in our cyber capability and seeking an IT Security Analyst to play a key role in protecting our systems, data, and operations. This is a full-time, on-site role in the East Yorkshire area, offering a competitive salary depending on experience. You will join a collaborative IT environment where security is a business priority, working alongside infrastructure and technical specialists to strengthen cyber resilience and shape security strategy. We offer exposure to modern security tools, frameworks, and evolving technologies, with real scope for your recommendations and expertise to directly improve our security posture.

last updated 34 week of 2026