Cyber Security Engineer

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  • Dartford, Kent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job DescriptionCyber Security Engineer - Hybrid - Dartford - £50kMy client are a fast-growing, forward-thinking logistics company with a strong international presence and a reputation for innovation. Operating across multiple divisions, with a dynamic team of over 1,100 professionals and offices across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, they are committed to driving operational excellence.The RoleWe're looking for a passionate and hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to join their expanding IT team and play a key role in enhancing their security posture across on-premises and cloud environments. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex security challenges, enjoys working collaboratively, and wants to make a tangible impact on safeguarding critical systems and data.Whats on offerCompetitive salary packageHybrid working for better work-life balanceOnsite amenities: Free parking and an onsite canteen for convenienceGenerous leave: 25 days annual holiday allowanceEnhanced family leave: Maternity, paternity, and adoption payBenefits portal: Access to discounts, company perks, and wellbeing resourcesWellbeing support: Employee wellbeing programme for mental and physical healthReferral scheme: Earn up to £1,000 by referring a friendFantastic working culture: A supportive environment with excellent work-life balanceRecognition programmes: Long service awards and charity initiativesWhat You'll Be DoingLead and support a range of IT security projects, ensuring secure and timely deliveryManage and maintain cybersecurity tools for both on-prem and cloud environments (cloud being a key focus)Implement, configure, and update security solutions including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management, IAM, and cloud security toolsCollaborate with internal IT, development, and third-party teams to embed security across all operationsConduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and OSINT investigationsMonitor emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and new CVEs, assessing their potential impactInvestigate and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending improvementsDeliver engaging security awareness training across the businessProvide security guidance for new technologies and strategic initiativesSupport day-to-day security operations and enforce strong change control processesAssist with SOC alerts, investigations, and escalationsWhat We're Looking ForProven experience in a Cyber Security Engineer or similar technical security roleStrong understanding of network, infrastructure, and application security principlesPractical experience with security tools and platforms, both on-prem and cloud-basedFamiliarity with industry standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)Experience in risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident responseHands-on experience configuring and managing cloud security tools and IAM solutionsKnowledge of EDR platforms and vulnerability management processesRelevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, Azure Security Engineer) desirableExcellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues for non-technical audiencesProactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentInterested? APPLY by sending an updated copy of your CV to .

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