Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)

Role: Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber SME)
Salary: Up to £70,000
Location: Reading/Birmingham - Hybrid (1 day/week in office)

Be the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert protecting the backbone of our business.

Are you a highly skilled cyber security professional ready to take ownership of security engineering and infrastructure hardening? We're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team and act as the go-to expert for all things security.

Reporting to the head of security, you'll play a critical role in protecting our infrastructure, networks, and data, while guiding teams across the business with your deep technical expertise.

What You'll Do

Serve as the Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert, advising on secure systems design, change control, and implementation of robust security controls.
Lead the technical vulnerability management programme, with a strong focus on application security, web application firewalls, and secure DevOps pipelines.
Provide security leadership and mentoring, supporting colleagues and enhancing security awareness across the business.
Actively contribute to incident response, security training, supplier reviews, and client security assurance
Stay ahead of evolving threats, and help shape our strategy using frameworks such as OWASP, SASE, and Zero Trust.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Right to work in the UK.
Proven experience in cyber security engineering, including vulnerability management, SIEM, WAFs, and secure infrastructure design.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routing, access controls, and threat-based security approaches.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
Background in infrastructure/networks and experience supporting change initiatives securely.
Working towards or holding CISSP, GCIA, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, or similar certifications.
Familiar with ITIL-based service delivery, security hardening, and working cross-functionally.

Desirable:

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Understanding of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF frameworks.

What We Offer

Competitive salary up to £70,000
Hybrid working - only 1 day a week in the office
25 days holiday (plus option to buy/sell)
Flexible bank holidays
Generous pension match scheme
Annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare cash plan and digital GP service
Life Assurance (4x salary)
discounts and perks from high-street retailers
Paid volunteering day
Staff referral scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
Tailored Flexible Benefits Scheme to support your lifestyle and wellbeing

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.

In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy