Cyber Security Engineer in Manchester

Join our dynamic team in Manchester as a Cyber Security Specialist, where you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of security services. This includes detection and response services, vulnerability scanning, dark web monitoring, social engineering assessments, and detailed reporting. Your primary objective will be to maintain and enhance the security posture of our clients' environments, mitigating vulnerabilities and addressing malicious incidents across a diverse customer base that has entrusted their security functions to Advania.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary for this role ranges between £70,000 and £80,000.

Hybrid Working

At Advania, we recognize the benefits of remote and flexible working. Our hybrid working policy allows you to balance time in the office with time at home, tailored to meet the needs of each team. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multi‑disciplined security team to deliver proactive and reactive security tasks.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex security events and incidents, employing structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Manage the containment and remediation of potential and actual malicious incidents across our customer base.
• Build and maintain scalable security tooling and integrations using DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
• Contribute to the operationalization of AI‑driven capabilities to enhance threat detection and response.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve security incidents and ensure vulnerability compliance.
• Strive for customer satisfaction while continuously seeking to improve operational performance.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the threat landscape, including knowledge of threat actors, TTPs, and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent soft skills in teamwork, problem‑solving, and both written and verbal communication.
• A proactive self‑starter with proven customer service skills who can work independently without supervision.
• Experience in designing, building, and optimizing security tools and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of security, network, and infrastructure technologies.
• Proven ability in automation development using modern DevOps practices to enhance security operations.
• Understanding of social engineering tactics, phishing attacks, and physical security measures.
• Experience with secure cloud architectures (Azure, AWS) and tools such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Attainment of relevant Microsoft accreditations (e.g., AZ‑900, MS‑900, SC‑100) is preferred; additional certifications in AI or Machine Learning Operations are highly desirable.

Our Selection Process

We are committed to providing an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnicity, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please highlight these in your application form. As part of our commitment to our clients, we conduct background checks for all employment offers. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions regarding the screening process, please inform your recruiter after submitting your application.