Cyber Security Engineer

Job description

Role: Cyber Security Engineer Contract Duration: Until 1st October 2025 Rate: £700/day: Security Clearance: SC required: Expenses: Reimbursed when travelling away from base office A leading digital security function is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen its Application Security (AppSec) capabilities. This role focuses on embedding automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines and delivering hands-on testing of cloud-based services. Key Responsibilities: Conduct penetration tests and security assessments on web apps, APIs, and cloud platforms Review and optimise security automation tools within CI/CD workflows (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, etc.) Partner with developers to fix vulnerabilities and champion secure coding Provide subject-matter expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevSecOps tooling Ensure security compliance across the development lifecycle, aligned with NCSC and industry standards Required Experience: Proven track record in pen testing, vulnerability assessments, and ethical hacking Hands-on with tools such as Burp Suite, ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit Deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) and scripting (Python...