Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Manchester, Cheltenham or LondonThanks for checking out this opportunity — we're excited that you are considering joining NCC Group.Your Purpose in This RoleYou’ll be part of the Cyber & Infrastructure (C&I) Security Engineering practice. Your mission: deliver targeted, high-impact security improvements for NCC Group clients. You'll work side by side with penetration testers, red teamers, incident responders, and auditors to drive meaningful change.As a Security Engineer, you’ll act as the trusted expert, shaping priorities, advising clients and their service providers, and making hands-on improvements where needed. You won’t just work with data, you’ll interpret it, augment it and transform it into actions. Whether it's red team findings, pen tests, incident reports, audits etc, you’ll pull it all together into a clear plan of attack.You’ll also need the ability to spot root causes, not just symptoms. That means tackling governance and process gaps too, not just tech fixes. And while you’ll push for improvement, you’ll also be empathetic to business-as-usual operations and realistic timelines.Day to day you willBe the technical cyber authority for your clientsDrive measurable improvements to their security posture during each engagementAnalyse risk and security information (incident reports, pen tests, red team findings, audits) and build on that with your own reviewsShape project plans and costings with your technical input, then help prioritise and plan as things evolveWrite sharp, clear, and accurate technical documentationCollaborate with project managers using Agile ways of working to manage risk, resources, and deliveryWork directly with clients, NCC colleagues, and third parties to deliver security improvements both hands-on and advisoryValidate that what’s been delivered actually reduces risk as intendedBring in the right NCC expertise where needed and make sure all relevant angles are coveredChampion the Security Engineering practice and help connect clients to wider NCC services when needed.What You BringStrong understanding of cyber security principles and the attack chain lifecycle, and good understanding of the mind of the offenderFamiliarity with frameworks like NIST, CIS, or MITREAbility to digest security reports and recommend smart, actionable mitigationsBroad IT knowledge across networks, infrastructure, security, and complianceSolid grasp of modern Windows environments, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365Awareness of Azure, AWS, GCPA collaborative mindsetClear, confident written communication.It Would Be Great If You Also HaveCertifications or expertise in IT security management or compliance.Experience working in Agile teams or service-led organisations.Hands-on experience in some of the following:Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365Azure, AWS, GCPDevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as codeNetwork or infrastructure engineeringIT compliance or security managementBlue teaming, network defence, monitoring engineeringCertifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Agile qualifications.Familiarity with standards like PCI-DSS, ISO27001, or SOC.Experience building solution architectures and designs.You’ll thrive here if you:Prioritise the client. You put their success front and centre.Collaborate. You work as One NCC, across teams and disciplines.Add value. You go beyond the brief to deliver meaningful outcomes.Enable others. You help your team do their best work.Take ownership. You own your impact, good and bad.Communicate openly. You’re honest, clear, and respectful.Stay open-minded. You embrace feedback and change.Grow. You’re always learning — and helping others do the same.Think critically. You tackle problems systematically and strategically.Why Join Us?At NCC Group, your mission is to help create a more secure digital future. You’ll work on high-impact projects, cutting-edge research, and real-world security challenges. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative companies and we want you to be part of that journey.You’ll join a global team of specialists who thrive on solving complex problems. We invest in your development and well-being, and we’ve built an environment where you can grow, professionally, personally, and technically.So, ready to join us?What’s In It For You?We balance high performance with world-class well-being benefits, including:⏰ Flexible working💸 Pension, life assurance, share save scheme👶 Generous parental leave🙋🏾 Community & volunteering programmes⚡ Green car scheme🚴 Cycle to work scheme🧘🏻 Wellness programmes🎓 Learning & development opportunities🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻 Employee referral bonusesIf this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter.Or email us at .Your Application:We review every application. If your profile matches, we’ll be in touch. If not, don’t be discouraged, we may keep your details for future roles. If you prefer we don’t, just email us to opt out.Need reasonable adjustments? Let us know at any point during the process.
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