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Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £46,735 to £57,422 per annum, dependent on relevant experience Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent - Hybrid Closing date: 07/05/2025 About IT Services: IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers. The Team: The Security Architecture and Engineering team plays a vital role in protecting the University's digital assets. We work collaboratively across faculties, projects, and support services to design and implement secure technology solutions. Our team is focused on enabling the University to innovate while staying secure and resilient against cyber threats. We're passionate about building a strong, adaptable security posture that's ready for the future of higher education. The Role: We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to help design, implement and maintain secure systems and services across the University. Working closely with cyber security architects, project teams, and other IT professionals, you'll contribute to everything from defining technical controls to validating security solutions. You'll help ensure that new and existing technologies are "secure by design," using a mix of best practice, innovation, and collaboration. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how the University manages cyber risk while enabling digital transformation across research, teaching, and support services. The Person: The ideal candidate will bring experience in delivering cyber security solutions within complex environments. You'll understand security fundamentals and be able to apply them creatively to evolving technologies. You'll bring hands-on experience in securing cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and AWS. Have expertise in applying security controls across platforms like M365. Ensuring secure identity and access management and configuring cloud-native tools to detect and respond to threats. Experience with container security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevSecOps practices will be a real plus. You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, sharing knowledge, and finding ways to improve how things work. A collaborative mindset and an interest in continuous learning are essential. What can you expect in return: Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector: Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure; Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family; Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities; Learning and development opportunities; Season ticket loans for public transport; Cycle to Work Scheme; Workplace nursery scheme; Staff recognition schemes; Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings. When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Blended working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Security Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Security Architect, Cybersecurity Specialist, may also be considered.

Cyber Security Engineer Solihull - Hybrid £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus VIQU are working with a leading organisation in financial verification and analytical services, who are looking to hire a Cyber Security Engineer. The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for safeguarding the Azure environment and custom web applications, managing end-user security, and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC2. Key responsibilities of the Cyber Security Engineer: â Design, deploy, and manage security measures for the Azure Infrastructure and bespoke web applications.â Implement and configure Microsoft security tools, including Defender, Azure Security Centre, and Active Directory security policies.â Monitorc and investigate security incidents, ensuring swift resolution to incidents.â Maintain compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR and SOC2 by developing security policies, conducting audits, and managing risk assessments.â Conduct in depth vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security reviews to identify and remediate weaknesses.â Partner with development teams to integrate secure coding practices.â Drive security initiatives and deliver cybersecurity training to strengthen security culture. Key Requirements for the Cyber Security Engineer: â Extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in protecting Azure cloud based environments and securing web applications.â Proficiency in Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Active Directory, with a strong understanding of endpoint protection solutions, including Microsoft Defender.â Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and security standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR.â Possess relevant industry certifications e.g. CISSP, CEH and Azure Security Engineer (desired).â Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.â Experienced in leading security initiatives and overseeing security projects from planning to execution.â Strong communicator, capable of effectively engaging with technical and non technical stakeholders to drive security awareness. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Katie Dark on If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘ VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK Cyber Security Engineer Solihull - Hybrid £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus

Network and Cyber Security Assurance Engineers Hybrid working - remote and travel to Southampton Inside IR35 1. Ability to write large complex designs 2. Top class documentation ability 3. Network or cyber security background 4. Governance and Assurance experience 5. Attention to detail 6. experience working in a highly regulated environment Please send your latest CV Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.