Remote Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Salary: £49,000 - 89,000 per year

Requirements

• Experience in security engineering, network security, or working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
• Hands-on knowledge of security tools and technologies, including Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, antivirus, email/web security gateways, firewalls, load balancers, ACLs, and network protocols (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
• Strong grasp of security infrastructure design, IT security best practices, and system hardening
• Solid understanding of IT systems and protocols such as networks, domain management, and virtualized environments
• Holding or working towards certifications such as CISSP, SANS GCIA, CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar
• Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks is a plus

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily security engineering and operational tasks under an ITIL framework
• Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and evolving attack vectors facing our business
• Use strong technical knowledge to analyse and recommend effective security controls, system hardening, and security improvement projects, with a particular focus on application and web hosting security
• Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner

Technologies

• ITIL
• Network
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Web
• HTTP

More

We are hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for our Reading office on a permanent basis with hybrid working. Our cyber security business is continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic engineer to join our vibrant team. The role offers a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 and the opportunity to contribute to important security engineering and improvement work in a growing environment.

last updated 27 week of 2026