Cybersecurity Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Security Architectures Vulnerability Assessments Firewalls Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems Cloud Security Security Incident Response Network Protocols Encryption Techniques

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and manage security architectures. Responsibilities include vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, implementing security tools, monitoring security alerts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Designing, implementing, and managing security architectures to safeguard systems and networks
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats
  • Implementing and managing security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection
  • Monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and responding to security breaches in real time
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the development and deployment processes

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer or in a similar cybersecurity role
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, encryption techniques, and security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM)
  • Experience with cloud security and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Hands-on experience with security incident response and vulnerability management tools
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or Cisco Security certifications are highly desirable

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Designing, implementing, and managing security architectures to safeguard systems and networks
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats
  • Implementing and managing security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection
  • Monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and responding to security breaches in real time
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the development and deployment processes

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer or in a similar cybersecurity role
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, encryption techniques, and security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM)
  • Experience with cloud security and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Hands-on experience with security incident response and vulnerability management tools
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or Cisco Security certifications are highly desirable
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