Cyber - security Engineer

Cyber-Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Cyber-Security Engineer to safeguard our critical data and infrastructure from cyber threats by implementing and maintaining robust security solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Security Assessments & Vulnerability Management: Identifying weaknesses in systems and networks through vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Implementing Security Solutions: Putting in place firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other tools to actively block and monitor for threats.
• Patch Management: Ensuring all systems are up-to-date with the latest security patches to fix known vulnerabilities.
• Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Keeping watch for suspicious activity and responding to security incidents effectively. This involves analyzing logs, investigating alerts, and containing breaches.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Helping develop plans to restore systems and get the business back up and running quickly in case of a cyber attack or other disaster.
• Staying Up-to-Date on Threats: Keeping current with the latest cyber security threats and trends to ensure the company's defenses are always effective.
• Security Policy Development & Enforcement: Creating and enforcing security policies to ensure everyone in the organization is following best practices.
• Security Automation: Using automation tools to streamline security tasks and improve efficiency.

Why Join Us? Be a crucial part of a dedicated team committed to excellence. Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment. Make a real impact by helping users overcome technical challenges. If you have a knack for solving problems and a desire to help others, apply today to become our next Cyber-Security Engineer.

Department/Directorate Information: The Digital Services Directorate ensures that everyone at the ICR has access to the technology they need to do their jobs effectively including providing specialist IT support to the ICR's research community. We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ian Andrews via Email at ian.andrews@icr.ac.uk.

Salary: £35,150- £42,642 per annum

Hours per week: 35hrs per week

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: 6th October 2025