Cyber Security Engineer
Cyber Security Engineer
- Salary Range: £65,000 to £75,000 (based on candidate experience)
- Employee Benefits: Excellent employee benefits package
- Office Location: Portsmouth
- Hybrid Model: TBC - Expected several days per week in Portsmouth office with remaining days remote
About The Role:
My client, a leading UK based IT Services & Consulting organisation is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join their in-house Cyber Security team. You will be providing a wide range of Security services including assisting in advanced protection of household named clients' digital assets by providing proactive security measures, advanced threat intelligence, and world-class support.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
- Lead technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and architecture design sessions to help solve client security challenges.
- Develop strategies and recommendations to improve our client's security posture and shape technical win plans with pre-sales resources.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans on managed devices.
- Assist in security audits, compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.), and regulatory assessments.
Candidate Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role within an MSP or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Splunk, Palo Alto QRadar, and Detection Rule languages such as KQL.
- Experience with threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
- Deep understanding of Palo Alto XSOAR or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
- Proficiency in Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
- Strong technical understanding of Microsoft security architectures, solutions, and technologies.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or Security+ are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!
To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.
Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 2970537426
Cyber Security Engineer
Posted on Jun 25, 2025 by Computappoint
Cyber Security Engineer
- Salary Range: £65,000 to £75,000 (based on candidate experience)
- Employee Benefits: Excellent employee benefits package
- Office Location: Portsmouth
- Hybrid Model: TBC - Expected several days per week in Portsmouth office with remaining days remote
About The Role:
My client, a leading UK based IT Services & Consulting organisation is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join their in-house Cyber Security team. You will be providing a wide range of Security services including assisting in advanced protection of household named clients' digital assets by providing proactive security measures, advanced threat intelligence, and world-class support.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions, including Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
- Lead technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and architecture design sessions to help solve client security challenges.
- Develop strategies and recommendations to improve our client's security posture and shape technical win plans with pre-sales resources.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans on managed devices.
- Assist in security audits, compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.), and regulatory assessments.
Candidate Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role within an MSP or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Cisco Splunk, Palo Alto QRadar, and Detection Rule languages such as KQL.
- Experience with threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
- Deep understanding of Palo Alto XSOAR or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, and HIPAA.
- Proficiency in Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is a plus.
- Strong technical understanding of Microsoft security architectures, solutions, and technologies.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or Security+ are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!
To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.
Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 2970537426
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