Senior Security Engineer in Cardiff

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and advanced technical cybersecurity professional, preferably a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), to join our Global Security Operations and Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead technical security initiatives, with a particular focus on Microsoft Cloud Security covering the full scope – planning (architecting), implementing (building), and managing the security platforms and tools in use at WSP, especially the SOAR capabilities, including automation for the SOC. An important part of this role would be to coach and build the overall knowledge and capabilities within the team. The incumbent will also gain insight into other technology platforms such as AD auditing solutions, PAM, Threat Intelligence platforms, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a globally distributed team, taking inputs from the business, SOC, and management to roll out systems and troubleshoot (Tier‑3) support for security issues.
• Lead-guide the local Service Desk/OSS teams with knowledge bases to resolve tickets at first instance for issues relating to security software and configurations.
• Develop automation (including playbooks, SOAR), scripts to monitor system health, as well as manage the SOC tools in use.
• Extract data from systems and build reports for management; PowerBI skills would be an advantage.
• Knowledge transfer and sharing.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from customers (employees and business stakeholders).
• Bring a problem‑solving and solutions‑mindset, coordinate with IT teams as needed.

Finance/Budgetary Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on tooling and identify additional needs.
• Plan for expansion of security tools to cover ongoing needs.
• Evaluation of license usage and potential growth.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Significant technical skills in the security area, especially with Microsoft tools (MS Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra, AD, etc.).
• A proven track record in improving and maturing existing security implementations and configurations.
• Ruthless about securing the attack landscape and hardening the existing systems in the enterprise hybrid landscape (end‑user devices, servers, etc.).
• Skills and experiences with other vendors and services would be an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge about the overall security landscape, including Threat and Vulnerability Management, and the ability to guide on remediation.
• Guide and implement automations, develop and fine‑tune SIEM detection rules to reduce manual efforts.
• Cyber professional at heart, tracking and mitigating emerging cyber threats against the company (zero‑day exploits, APTs, etc.).
• Experiences with concepts and systems like Privileged Account Management, Key Management (certificates, keys, ciphers, etc.).
• Ability to lead security systems integration (e.g., defining the architecture to work with ticketing systems, integrating Defender to create‑manage tickets and communications in ServiceNow).
• Knowledge of extracting relevant data, creating security reports, etc. would be a definite advantage.
• Solid abilities to lead and plan architecture, deliveries, and coach and teach others to high levels of technology excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Previous experiences in security tools and systems administration, including experience as a security administrator for security platforms.
• Knowledge and experience in SIEM and Microsoft platforms (Microsoft Azure ecosystems); other vendor security systems also good experience (CyberArk, Akeyless).
• Good knowledge of EDR systems (e.g., MS Defender, KQL, etc.) or willingness to learn.
• Planned and meticulous approach to deliveries.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about advanced security capabilities, including integrations with other systems.

Imagine a Better Future for You and a Better Future for Us All

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s In It For You?

• Work‑life Balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for yourself, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have employee resource groups that bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex Your Time: To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your Development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

We Are WSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.