Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid — 3 days per week in Guildford

This is an excellent opportunity to shape and mature a growing security capability within a forward-thinking, cloud-first environment.

My client is undergoing a major technology evolution, modernising and strengthening its hybrid cloud estate with a strong focus on security, resilience, and scalable growth. They are looking for a hands‑on Security & Infrastructure Engineer to help elevate and continuously enhance their security posture across cloud, on‑prem, and SaaS environments.

This is a practical engineering role suited to someone who enjoys operating at pace, solving complex problems, and driving security best practice across a diverse technology landscape.

• Configure and support Azure security capabilities (Defender, Firewall, Policy, monitoring, backup).
• Implement secure cloud architecture aligned to best practice landing zone principles.
• Manage conditional access, patching, and hybrid infrastructure security controls.
• Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code and secure CI/CD practices.

• Strengthen security across Microsoft 365, Entra , and associated services.
• Enhance identity governance, privileged access management, DLP, and data classification.
• Support Defender tooling and alert management.

• Work with SOC partners to triage and respond to alerts.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Enhance endpoint protection and XDR capabilities.

• Harden Windows Server, Active Directory, endpoints, and virtual desktop environments.
• Maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting coverage.
• Support external audits and recognised security certifications (e.g., Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, SOC
  2).

• 3+ years’ experience in security engineering or cyber operations.
• Strong hands‑on Azure and Microsoft 365 security expertise.
• Experience with vulnerability management and endpoint protection tooling.
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud security architecture.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and influencing security best practice.

Relevant certifications (Microsoft Security, Azure, ISC2, CompTIA, CCSK) and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks are advantageous.