Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state‑of‑the‑art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to help improve and maintain security across our systems and platforms. You will work closely with the Head of Cybersecurity and take responsibility for setting up, running and improving security tools across endpoints, cloud environments, and core systems. This role is hands‑on and involves both day‑to‑day operations and improving how we work.

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing cybersecurity team
• Work across endpoint, cloud and enterprise systems
• Be involved in improving how security is set up and managed
• Work with teams across IT, cloud and security

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up and manage endpoint security across Windows, macOS and Linux
• Manage EDR/XDR tools and vulnerability scanning platforms
• Support the move towards Zero Trust and identity‑based security
• Connect security tools into monitoring systems (SIEM)
• Support incident response, including investigation and fixing issues
• Improve system security in line with agreed standards
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Python or Bash
• Support security in cloud environments
• Keep documentation, processes and runbooks up to date

Qualifications

Proven mid‑senior level experience in cybersecurity engineering or security operations. Must have experience in EDR/XDR tools and vulnerability management.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of endpoint and enterprise security
• Understanding of Zero Trust and layered security approaches
• Experience working with security tools and integrations
• Ability to script and automate tasks (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Experience working in cloud or hybrid environments.

Additional Information

We offer excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world‑leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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