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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

£48,000 - 56,000
Origin
Byker Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
£48,000 - 56,000
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200-500
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Product
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Senior
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Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We’re looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications: - A degree in a cyber security-related discipline with a classification of 2:1 or above. - A professional certification such as CISSP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), SC-100, or an equivalent credential. - At least 3 years of experience across a minimum of two security domains, which may include identity, cloud, network, application, or incident response. - A robust background in risk assessments, compliance checks, and IT audits, particularly with ISO 27001. - Hands-on experience with penetration testing, remediation, and vulnerability management. - Proven expertise in incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning. - Proficiency in Microsoft security tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). - A strong understanding of security controls including firewalls, SIEM, SOC operations, DLP, and endpoint protection. - Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing security governance frameworks in cloud-first or hybrid environments. - Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Technologies

ITIL
Machine Learning
Microsoft 365
Office 365

Responsibilities

In this Senior Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer role, I will: - Own, manage, and evolve our cyber security infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. - Design and implement secure, scalable cloud and hybrid architectures that are aligned with best practices and UK compliance requirements. - Lead vulnerability assessments, conduct penetration testing, and oversee remediation activities. - Monitor and respond to threats utilizing Azure Sentinel, the Microsoft Defender suite, and relevant threat intelligence tools. - Define and execute incident response plans, business continuity strategies, and disaster recovery processes. - Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks and regulations such as NCSC, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF. - Serve as the subject matter expert for identity and access management (IAM), Zero Trust principles, and Conditional Access in Entra ID (Azure AD). - Collaborate with teams throughout the organization to embed security into projects, systems, and daily operations. - Provide clear security guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adjusting communication to suit the audience.

Description


At Origin, we are a clean tech company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the Offshore, Nuclear, and Utilities sectors. As a fast-growing business, we take pride in our successful track record and our commitment to product innovation. Our portfolio includes state-of-the-art offerings such as Origin Orbit®, which integrates satellite sensing and machine learning to support pipeline operators, and our award-winning Origin No Dig® technology, which allows for the repair of water pipeline leaks without excavation. Our initiatives also focus on carbon reduction through data-driven analysis. In this role, I can expect to have opportunities for contributing to R&D, project delivery, and automation, providing ample scope for career progression and personal development. We offer competitive pay ranging from £48,000 to £56,000 per year, alongside benefits including a casual dress code, company events, a pension scheme, cycle-to-work options, enhanced maternity leave, private medical insurance, and the flexibility to work from home. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach to securing our digital landscape.
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