Senior Cyber Security Engineer

The Opportunity

We are proud to be partnering with a major defence systems integrator on a flagship programme supporting UK national security. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to take a leadership role within a cutting-edge, secure IT delivery programme.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the strategic and technical forefront of defensive cyber, helping to safeguard mission-critical systems for the UK Government. Based out of Farnborough, this hybrid role (2–3 days onsite) offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, supporting some of the UK's most sensitive programmes.

You must be eligible for DV Clearance for this role.

The Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you'll lead the design, implementation, and assurance of security controls across complex cloud and infrastructure environments—most notably AWS. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the secure delivery of new systems into live service, as well as ongoing protection, compliance, and incident response.

You will :

• Own the vulnerability management strategy across platforms, leading scanning, remediation, and reporting activities
• Design and enforce endpoint security policies, access controls, and malware protections
• Lead incident identification and response efforts, ensuring swift containment and root cause analysis

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