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Unite Students are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join a thriving and innovative team. We are seeking an accomplished Cyber Security Engineer with a proven track record in protecting complex IT environments, both on-premise and cloud. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity tooling, threat analysis, and hands-on experience implementing and maintaining secure network infrastructures across diverse platforms. They will also be a methodical problem-solver with a strong security-first mindset and confident communication skills at all levels of an organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the maintenance of the organisation`s firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation and secure remote access controls, ensuring they`re properly configured, monitored, and compliant with industry standards
Manage and improve endpoint security tooling including XDR, vulnerability scanners, and device hardening baselines
Continuously improve detection coverage by analysing threat trends and incorporating new indicators into network monitoring tools. Liaise with SIEM/SOC provider to ensure effective detection, alerting and automated response
Ensure critical logs are captured, analysed, and retained in line with compliance and auditing requirements
Lead or support cyber incident response investigations, providing root cause analysis and remediation recommendations
Automate security controls, deployments, and monitoring using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or similar tools
Oversee vulnerability assessments and ensure timely and appropriate patching of network and endpoint devices
Contribute to secure design reviews for new applications, cloud workloads, and infrastructure changes
Assist in third-party risk assessments and technical reviews of supplier integrations
Requirements:
An in-depth understanding and hands-on experience of networking protocols and technologies including firewalls, perimeter security, endpoint security and XDR solutions
Strong understanding of secure network design: VLANs, VPNs, DNS, TCP/IP, segmentation, and access control
Proven experience securing AWS and Microsoft Azure environments, including identity management, RBAC, conditional access, and threat protection
Confident, credible communicator able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive, accountable, and comfortable owning security decisions and outcomes
Demonstrable experience in a network security engineering role
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS and GDPR
What we offer:
A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!