Cyber Security Engineer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Cyber Security Engineer - DV Cleared - Cambridgeshire - 6 months

Clearance: Active DV required to start

We are seeking experienced Security Engineers to support a major defence programme, maintaining and enhancing the cyber security posture of secure customer environments.

Working within an established engineering team, you will implement security controls, support secure system deployments and ensure infrastructure meets demanding security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain security tooling, technical controls and system baselines.
• Support defence-in-depth security architectures.
• Identify system vulnerabilities, assess risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain secure Windows, Linux, virtualised and network environments.
• Support endpoint protection, SIEM, malware protection and DLP capabilities.
• Produce technical security documentation and support accreditation activities.

Essential Experience:

• Previous hands-on AWS experience (essential).
• Strong Cyber Security Engineering background.
• Experience implementing technical security controls.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, networking and virtualisation.
• Understanding of SIEM, endpoint protection and firewalls.
• Familiarity with MOD, CIS and NIST security standards.
• Defence or other highly regulated industry experience advantageous.

Important: Candidates must hold active DV clearance and be available to work on-site in Huntingdon and/or London.