Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Salary for this Role From £54,800 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

Reports to: Natasha Towner

Closing Date: 10/Mar/2026 23.59 GMT

Details of the role:

• Working pattern: This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing Cyber Security team at the Francis Crick Institute. The Cyber Security team is responsible for safeguarding the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Crick data and systems. You will support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Information Officer (CIO) and wider ITO in shaping and delivering policies, projects and operational processes that enable the Crick’s discovery without boundaries mission. Regular collaboration, advice and reporting to the CISO will be central to your work. You’ll be a key member of the team, working with staff who report directly to the CISO. You’ll also partner closely with teams across the institute, from project sponsors and operational groups to scientific stakeholders and external partners, building strong relationships to ensure security is embedded into everything we do. With significant cyber security experience, you’ll bring strong technical expertise, have the ability to grasp complex concepts quickly, and have a genuine passion for the field.

What you will be doing

• Operational responsibility for the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Crick Systems and Data.
• Triage and escalating threats and alerts independently and in collaboration with the wider team.
• Ongoing development and maintenance of security monitoring and management tools.
• Introduction of new processes, policies and tools as required.
• Retirement of the same as necessary to maintain an efficient, performant Cyber Security team.
• Effective management of security alerts from across the Crick estate.
• Implementation of security policy across the Crick IT estate and contributing to ongoing improvements as required.
• Follow institute policies and procedures; including incident and problem management, appropriate change controls and team standard operating.
• Act as point of escalation for the team for cyber incidents.

About you

• Previous experience using CrowdStrike suite of tools.
• Demonstrable experience of security incident and event management, including vulnerability and threat management.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge in the field of cybersecurity, threats, and controls.
• Previous experience or demonstrable understanding in: System hardening, security and password/key/certification management, Penetration testing.
• Scripting (Shell, Python, Perl, PowerShell), Automation and orchestration (Ansible).
• Collaborative working using Slack, Dropbox, Trello, Zoom, Atlassian and supporting those tools.
• A good working understanding of cybersecurity and risk management frameworks.
• Knowledge of creating, maintaining and troubleshooting rapid development of custom scripts in languages such as PowerShell, Perl and Python, including the use of team source repositories (GitHub).
• Extensive experience of analysing security requirements across multiple domains ie broad e2e analysis and across multiple technology platforms and applications.

About Working at the Crick

Our values:

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and we’ll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk

What will you receive?

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK.
• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.