Cyber Security Engineer

Enso Recruitment is working on behalf of a pioneering technology company to find an experienced Senior Security Engineer who is ready to take ownership of complex challenges within a high-performing cybersecurity team. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the organisation’s security posture by contributing to the design and implementation of robust security frameworks. You’ll be working closely with teams across the business and acting as a subject matter expert, helping to promote a strong security-first mindset throughout the company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations related to threat detection, malware defense, security monitoring, forensics, and data protection.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and continual improvement of security policies and standards.
• Managing relationships with external vendors and third-party service providers across areas such as SOC, EDR, and vulnerability testing.
• Enhancing cloud security across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and productivity suites like Office 365.
• Leading investigations into cybersecurity incidents and guiding the response with clear analysis and remediation steps.
• Collaborating with infrastructure and networking teams to define and enforce patching and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluating and refining existing security infrastructure to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Developing and maintaining documentation for security systems, tools, and procedures.
• Providing advanced (3rd line) technical support and mentoring other IT and security team members.

Who should apply?

We’re looking for people who are curious, technically capable, and committed to continuous improvement. You should have strong communication skills and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Essential experience:

• A minimum of five years in a security-focused engineering or analyst position.
• Strong technical grounding in system, network, and application security.
• Proficiency in security infrastructure such as firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP, routing protocols, and LAN/WAN setups.
• Familiarity with security architecture, cryptography, authentication methods, and security protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and tune security monitoring tools and technologies.
• A broad understanding of threat landscapes and mitigation techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Desirable skills:

• Security certifications (e.g. CompTIA Security+).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Scripting or automation in security contexts.
• Understanding of Cisco network environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or industrial operations.

What’s on offer:

• A flexible working environment with support for work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance including public holidays.
• A full benefits package including private healthcare.
• Pension plan and career development opportunities.

If you’re passionate about security and ready to shape the future of digital resilience, we’d love to hear from you.