Cyber Security Engineer in Manchester

At Intrum, you will grow by making a difference in a highly international environment and in a supportive culture where effort counts. Intrum UK is seeking an experienced and proactive Cyber Operations Engineer to support the resilience, visibility, and protection of our hybrid IT estate—particularly within our AWS infrastructure. This role forms a critical part of our Cyber Security Operations function and is instrumental in delivering robust, scalable, and compliant security operations aligned with FCA Consumer Duty and broader regulatory obligations.

You will play a key role in the operational management of security technologies, incident response processes, and the continuous enhancement of our detection and response capabilities. The successful candidate will bring hands-on expertise in cloud security operations, threat detection, and DevSecOps practices, ensuring security is embedded within operational workflows and cloud-native architectures.

What you will do:

• Operate and optimise core cyber security tools and platforms, including SIEM, XDR, EDR, DLP, IAM, PAM, ZTNA and vulnerability management solutions.
• Lead or support the detection and response lifecycle, including triage of alerts, investigation of incidents, root cause analysis, and coordination of response actions.
• Implement and administrate security operational controls across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments, ensuring consistent alignment with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, CIS and internal governance requirements.
• Deliver clear, actionable security reporting and dashboards for both technical and executive audiences, covering vulnerabilities, threats, control coverage, and incident trends.
• Maintain and enhance operational documentation, including runbooks, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support internal and external audit processes by maintaining evidence artefacts, compliance reporting, and validation of control effectiveness.
• Devoted to the FCA principle of Consumer Duty; by ensuring we are driving good customer outcomes across all aspects that have potential to impact our customers.

What we're looking for:

• Financial Services experience within a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft’s security suite, including the Defender stack (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity) and Microsoft Purview.
• Practical experience in applying cloud security principles and governance controls across AWS and Azure, leveraging native monitoring tools to maintain regulatory compliance and operational visibility.
• Skilled in the administration and optimisation of vulnerability management platforms within operational environments.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and protocols, including the OSI model, with the ability to apply layered security controls across infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to assess control effectiveness and identify compliance gaps against frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and PCI DSS.
• Experienced in conducting security assessments and aligning solutions with ITSM, ITIL, and service improvement standards.
• Proven track record in supporting security incidents, implementing automation, and developing scripts to enhance operational efficiency.
• Adept at translating technical findings into clear, actionable reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Recognised for cross-functional collaboration and mentoring peers across departments.
• Approaches security challenges proactively, creatively, and with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Holds a strong combination of formal qualifications (e.g., SSCP, CompTIA Security+, CRISC, GCIH) and practical, real-world experience.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package including 33 days holidays including bank holidays upon commencement, with the ability to buy more or sell back.
• You can participate in gadget schemes.
• Contributory workplace pension scheme.
• Additionally, you’ll get an extra day to celebrate your birthday.
• You’ll receive training and coaching for your personal development/progression, and employee recognition programmes to help you grow in your career.
• You’ll have access to private medical insurance, life assurance, and more.
• You’ll enjoy discounts on gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• You’ll also have sociable working hours and breakfast/snacks provided in the office.
• Our values guide us daily, making our culture inclusively open, inspiringly supportive and rich in diverse perspectives.

If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right experience, please send your English CV via the “apply button”. If you have questions, you’re welcome to contact our recruitment team for more information.

At Intrum we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.