IT Engineer - Cyber Security

05 February 20262026-02-05
SE London, London

Solutions / Cyber Security Engineer

£46,000 – £53,000 DOE
Central London | Hybrid

A leading Managed IT Services Provider working exclusively with the creative sector is seeking an experienced Solutions / Cyber Security Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

Supporting over 5,000 users across 100+ client environments, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of cybersecurity solutions, work directly with clients, and play a key role in strengthening security posture across varied and modern infrastructures.

The Role

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions across client environments, acting as a senior technical escalation point and trusted security advisor.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and deploying security solutions including firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security tools

  • Leading incident response, investigation, and remediation activities

  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, recommending and implementing mitigations

  • Managing security monitoring and reporting, including SIEM and alerting platforms

  • Advising clients on cyber security best practices, policies, and compliance

  • Working closely with clients to understand risks and deliver pragmatic security solutions

  • Collaborating with wider engineering teams and mentoring junior staff

Technical Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with EDR/XDR platforms (Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Sophos, Huntress or similar)

  • Experience with firewalls and network security (Palo Alto, Fortinet)

  • Knowledge of incident response, SIEM tools, and SOC-style workflows

  • Experience securing cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)

  • Strong understanding of identity & access management (MFA, Conditional Access, privileged access)

  • Experience with vulnerability management, patching, and security hardening

  • Familiarity with Cyber Essentials / CE+, GDPR, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks

  • Proven ability to deliver client-facing security projects end-to-end

Soft Skills

  • Confident, client-facing communicator able to translate security risks into business impact

  • Proactive, ownership-driven mindset

  • Trusted advisor approach with strong stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic thinker who balances security with operational requirements

Package

  • Salary: £46,000 – £53,000 DOE

  • 40-hour working week (Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm)

  • Hybrid working with work-from-home Fridays

  • 22 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 25 days)

  • Funded training, certifications, and ongoing professional development

  • Staff awards, socials, and referral bonuses

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