Job Openings Cyber Security Engineer

About the job Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid London / UK-Wide
Salary: £55,000 £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

WLP Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a growing enterprise client for a talented Cyber Security Engineer to help strengthen and evolve their cyber defence capabilities. This is a hands-on technical role focused on protecting infrastructure, systems, and data across a complex IT estate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents

  • Manage and maintain security tools (e.g. SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners)

  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing support

  • Implement and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection solutions

  • Support risk assessments, security audits, and compliance efforts (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)

  • Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and cloud teams to ensure secure system architecture

  • Contribute to incident response planning and threat intelligence activities

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 3+ years in a cyber security engineering or analyst role

  • Strong technical background in infrastructure, networks, and cloud security (Azure/AWS)

  • Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel), EDR tools, and firewalls

  • Understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.)

  • Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python) is a plus

  • Security certifications preferred (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, CISSP)

Whats On Offer:

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus

  • Flexible hybrid working

  • Training and certification support

  • Involvement in high-impact security projects

  • Great culture with strong leadership backing cyber security investment

Apply Now:
www.wlprecruitment.com
0117 379 0077

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WLP Recruitment Specialists in Cyber & Technology Talent.