Senior Cyber Security Engineer ( Hybrid )

Birmingham Permanent £70,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
The Cyber Security Manager / Senior Engineer is responsible for security operations, risk management, incident response, policy development and user awareness. The role will manage external 3rd party and internal virtual resources.
  • Play a key role in shaping and leading cyber security across the organisation
  • Hybrid role, 2 days in Birmingham office

About Our Client

The client is a well-established, multi-site professional services organisation operating at national scale. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, long-term relationships and responsible governance, the organisation values security as a business enabler.

Job Description

  • Define, maintain and enhance the cyber security strategy, frameworks, policies and standards across the organisation
  • Act as the senior point of contact for cyber security matters, providing clear guidance to leadership and technical teams
  • Lead engagement with a third-party Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring effective monitoring, detection and response
  • Oversee incident management, including coordination, post-incident reviews and continuous improvement actions
  • Own and manage key security platforms, including security awareness and secure communications tools
  • Ensure effective configuration and use of SIEM and monitoring technologies, with meaningful reporting for senior stakeholders
  • Identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks through regular assessments and control reviews
  • Chair or contribute to governance forums focused on cyber risk, compliance and assurance
  • Embed security awareness across the organisation through targeted training and campaigns
  • Support compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g. data protection, information security frameworks)
  • Assess and monitor third-party and supplier security posture where required

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in a cyber security engineering
  • Strong understanding of cyber risk management, incident response, threat detection and security governance
  • Very strong familiarity with Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft 365, E5 licensing and the associated security stack (e.g. identity, endpoint, email, SIEM and cloud security tooling)
  • Broad technical exposure across infrastructure, cloud and network technologies, with the ability to translate technical risk into business language
  • Experience working with SIEM platforms and security operations functions, including third-party SOCs
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001 or similar)
  • Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential



What's on Offer

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Greener car scheme
Contact
Ben Si
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7023777
Phone number
+44 161 829 0413

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Security
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Si
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0413
Job reference
JN-052026-7023777