Cyber Security Engineer

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer – Cheltenham, UK

• £55,000 Depending on Experience
• Full-time onsite role
• Active eDV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a specialist organisation delivering complex technical programmes within secure environments. They are looking to strengthen their Cyber Security capability with an experienced Cyber Security Engineer who can support both client projects and internal delivery programmes.

THE BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging security projects
• Exposure to a broad range of Cyber Security disciplines
• Professional development within a specialist technical environment
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EV Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible cash package for medical expenses

THE CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER ROLE

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will lead and deliver Cyber Security work packages across client and internal programmes. Your responsibilities will include developing Security Management Plans, conducting risk assessments, defining and developing security controls, vulnerability management planning and producing Security Case Reports.

You will also develop Key and Certificate Management Plans, create security policies and procedures, act as an SME for security requirements and contribute to the continued development of the organisation's Cyber Security capability.

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience within Cyber Security, with a focus on security engineering
• Strong understanding of networking, systems and application security
• Experience with risk assessments and security controls
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001 and NIST
• Understanding of vulnerability management
• Experience using security tools and technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related field
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CEH
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me: 07719 065949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Cyber Security Engineer, Security Engineering, Cyber Security, Risk Assessment, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Security Management Plans, Security Case, ISO 27001, NIST, CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security Clearance, NSD

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English