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.