At a Glance
- Tasks: Support AI-enabled detection and response in cybersecurity across various teams.
- Company: Leading fintech firm with a focus on innovative security solutions.
- Benefits: Long-term contract, hybrid work setup, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with a chance to work on cutting-edge AI technology.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the world of cybersecurity.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in cybersecurity engineering and familiarity with enterprise security technologies.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Brighton / 3 days per week onsite
Job Type: Contract until end in 2026 – long term contract (12 month extension)
Working setup: Hybrid – 3 days in office
Industry Sector: Financial Services, Fintech
Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom
Introduction
My long-term client partner is urgently seeking a Junior – Mid level Cyber Security Engineer to support the implementation, integration, testing, and validation of AI-enabled detection and response capabilities. You will work across Cyber Detection & Response, infrastructure, network, cloud, and platform teams to onboard integrations, resolve deployment dependencies, and validate AI-assisted detection, investigation, and response workflows through testing and attack simulation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of agentic SOC capabilities, AI assistants, and workflow automation solutions.
- Coordinate onboarding of integrations, data sources, APIs, service accounts, and required permissions.
- Work with network, cloud, identity, and platform teams to establish connectivity and access required for deployments.
- Validate AI-assisted detection, triage, investigation, and response workflows.
- Develop and execute testing scenarios, attack simulations, and operational readiness exercises.
- Identify integration issues, workflow gaps, and operational risks.
- Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and deployment activities.
- Document implementation requirements, testing results, operational procedures, and architecture.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, threat detection, or platform implementation roles.
- Experience implementing and integrating enterprise security technologies.
- Familiarity with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, threat intelligence, and SOC workflows.
- Understanding of network security, APIs, authentication, IAM, and cloud environments.
- Experience conducting security testing, attack simulation, validation, or purple team activities.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
Cyber Security Engineer in Brighton employer: Talent-Relay
Join a forward-thinking financial services firm in Brighton as a Cyber Security Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing security through innovative AI technologies. With a hybrid working model and a strong emphasis on employee development, this company offers a supportive work culture that values collaboration and continuous learning, making it an excellent place for professionals looking to grow their careers in cybersecurity. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its tech scene, while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of fintech.
