At a Glance
- Tasks: Architect and implement security controls across cutting-edge platforms like Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Company: Join SThree, a global leader in STEM workforce consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, bonus schemes, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while working with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in security engineering, with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft security stack.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Glasgow / London (Hybrid Working)
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum
SThree are pleased to announce we're recruiting for a talented Cyber Security Engineer to join & guide our excellent team based in our fantastic office space located in either Glasgow or London.
About us
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy, fusing ambition, expertise and technology. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions, to outpace tomorrow, together. We've been in STEM for more than 39 years- a global team with local expertise across specialist sectors in Engineering, Life Sciences and Technology. We aspire to be the game‑changers in STEM. We are all in, we build partnerships, we think big, and we do the right thing. We bring skilled people together, whatever the speed, scale and scope of the ambitions, to build the future.
What you'll be doing
- Security Engineering & Automation: Architect and implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes (AKS), and AI/ML workloads. Lead the design and deployment of conditional access, Defender for Cloud, Purview DLP, Azure Firewall, and related services. Integrate security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and container workflows. Automate threat detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel SOAR, custom playbooks, and telemetry pipelines.
- Platform Security Oversight: Own and optimise endpoint security through Intune, ensuring device compliance and integration with Zero Trust. Harden AKS clusters and cloud‑native apps through role‑based access control (RBAC), secrets management, and runtime protection. Secure data pipelines and models in AI workloads, implementing guardrails for model integrity and prompt injection defence.
- Cloud & Network Security: Engineer secure access and posture for Cisco Meraki infrastructure and Umbrella SWG services. Enforce network segmentation, micro‑perimeter security, and policy‑based routing for hybrid network models. Oversee DNS, web access, and remote gateway protection at the edge.
- Security Operations & Threat Defence: Act as the technical escalation point for complex threat investigations and incident response. Lead red‑team simulations, vulnerability assessments, and threat hunting activities. Support proactive telemetry monitoring and improvement of detection logic and alert fidelity.
What we're looking for
- Deep hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft security stack (M365 Defender, Sentinel, Intune, Azure Policy, PIM).
- Proven experience deploying Cisco Meraki and Umbrella in enterprise environments.
- Experience in securing Kubernetes, cloud‑native infrastructure, and containerised apps.
- 5+ years in a senior security engineering or architect role.
- Certifications such as AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or similar highly advantageous.
- Engineer‑first mentality: solves security problems through systems thinking and automation.
- Strategic, yet pragmatic: balances best practice with business context.
- Proactive, communicative, and passionate about elevating security posture through innovation.
- MS Engineer & MS Data Scientist Associate.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and act on it.
Whats in it for you
- Hybrid working options for flexibility.
- Bonus linked to company and personal performance.
- 28 days holiday plus public holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme.
- Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme.
- Paid volunteering days and caregiver leave.
- Access to retail discounts and our company share scheme.
Cyber Security Engineer in Glasgow employer: SThree Plc
SThree is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in either Glasgow or London, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive health benefits, ensuring our team members are well-supported both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values ambition and expertise in the STEM sector, while enjoying unique perks like paid volunteering days and access to a company share scheme.
