At a Glance
- Tasks: Strengthen security operations and manage Microsoft security technologies in a dynamic tech environment.
- Company: Established Cyber Resilience function in Cardiff with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, pension contributions, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact on cyber security and resilience.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in security engineering and strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Cyber Security Engineer Hybrid / Cardiff £62,000 - £72,000
We're looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join an established Cyber Resilience function, taking a hands-on role in strengthening security operations across a complex technology environment.
You'll work across Microsoft security technologies, cloud security, identity, vulnerability management and threat detection, while helping improve the organisation's overall cyber resilience.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing and improving Microsoft Defender and Sentinel capabilities
- Securing Azure environments and implementing effective security controls
- Managing Entra ID security, including Conditional Access, Identity Protection and privileged access
- Supporting vulnerability management and remediation
- Implementing data protection controls using Microsoft Purview
- Supporting threat monitoring, detection and incident response
- Providing security input into technology projects and architecture decisions
- Supporting security frameworks including NCSC CAF, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls
- Acting as a security SME to technical and non-technical stakeholders
What we’re looking for
- Proven Security Engineer experience
- Strong Microsoft Defender and Sentinel knowledge
- Good Azure and Entra ID security experience
- Hands-on vulnerability management experience
- Understanding of security frameworks and technical controls
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
- 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
- "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
- Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
- Enhanced pay for parental leave
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Annual salary review
- Company Sick Pay
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