Cyber Security Engineer

Location
Cambridge
Workplace
Hybrid

About this role

Zensec helps organisations strengthen their cyber security through expert consultancy, managed security services, and compliance-focused solutions. Working with clients across a range of industries, we deliver practical security outcomes that reduce risk and improve resilience.

The Role
We're looking for a hands-on Security Engineer to deploy, configure, and maintain security controls across client environments. You'll work across endpoint security, identity management, cloud security, vulnerability management, and email protection, helping clients improve their security posture and achieve compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001.
This is a great opportunity for a technically-minded security professional who enjoys solving problems, working directly with clients, and staying at the forefront of cyber security technologies.

  • Experience with endpoint security technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID, identity management, and access control.
  • Knowledge of Azure security and cloud-native security technologies.
  • Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or equivalent.
  • Understanding of Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and security best practices.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a genuine passion for technology and cyber security.
  • Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced technical environment.

Desirable
  • Experience scripting with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Exposure to security automation, alert triage, and reporting workflows.
  • Experience across the Microsoft security stack.

  • Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions, including EDR/XDR platforms.
  • Configure and support Entra ID, Active Directory, MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access controls.
  • Implement security best practices using Group Policy, CIS Benchmarks, and Secure Score recommendations.
  • Support Azure security initiatives and cloud security tooling such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage remediation activities, and support patch management programmes.
  • Configure and maintain email security controls including SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
  • Support Cyber Essentials assessments and remediation activities.
  • Work closely with client teams to investigate security issues and strengthen security controls.
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Regular company social events

Why Join Zensec?
  • Work with a wide range of modern security technologies and client environments.
  • Ongoing training, certification, and career development opportunities.
  • Be part of a collaborative and high-performing cybersecurity team.
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that improve clients' security resilience.

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Top Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Birthday off
  • Flexible working
  • Hybrid working
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Regular company social events