Cyber Security Engineer - #2159129

Cyber Security Engineer | Leeds

My client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking organisation with a strong presence across the UK and international markets. The business has a large and diverse workforce and is continuing to invest heavily in technology, security and operational excellence.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to join an expanding IT team and play a key role in enhancing the organisation’s security posture across on-premises and cloud environments.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex security challenges, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to make a tangible impact on safeguarding critical systems and data.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support a range of IT security projects, ensuring secure and timely delivery
• Manage and maintain cybersecurity tools across both on-premises and cloud environments, with cloud being a key focus
• Implement, configure and update security solutions including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, IAM and cloud security tools
• Collaborate with internal IT, development and third-party teams to embed security across the organisation
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans and OSINT investigations
• Monitor emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities and new CVEs, assessing their potential impact
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending improvements
• Deliver engaging security awareness training across the business
• Provide security guidance for new technologies and strategic initiatives
• Support day-to-day security operations and enforce strong change control processes
• Assist with SOC alerts, investigations and escalations

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar technical security role
• Strong understanding of network, infrastructure and application security principles
• Practical experience with security tools and platforms across on-premises and cloud environments
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS
• Experience in risk assessment, vulnerability management and incident response
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing cloud security tools and IAM solutions
• Knowledge of EDR platforms and vulnerability management processes
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH or Azure Security Engineer would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex security issues for non-technical audiences
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

This is an exciting opportunity for an experience Cyber Security Engineer to join an expanding IT team based in Leeds, If you are interested please apply with your updated CV.