Cyber Security Engineer

Role: Cyber Security EngineerSalary/Rate: up to £700 per day (inside IR35) Location: Hybrid LondonContract Duration: until October 2025

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Engineer for our government client. This Cyber Security Engineer role is hybrid, based between 2-3 days per week on site in central London and the remainder of the week working remotely.

The contract for the Cyber Security Engineer position is until October 2025 with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.

Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance")

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Essential skills/experience required:

• Certifications: OSCP or CREST / TIGER Scheme.
• Experience penetration testing, ethical hacking, or completing vulnerability assessments.
• Security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, Nmap, Metasploit, etc.).
• DevSecOps principles and tools (e.g., Veracode, SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security, IaC scanning, etc.).
• Secure Cloud Infrastructure, specifically AWS and Azure.
• Scripting and automation using Python and Bash.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience delivering assessments under the CHECK scheme (e.g., as a CHECK Team Member/Leader) - desirable
• Knowledge of UK public sector security and data protection standards (e.g., NCSC, Cyber Essentials Plus) - desirable
• Threat modelling and secure design practices - desirable

Role/Responsibilities:

• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
• Evaluate the automated security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency checking, IaC etc), and make necessary recommendations.
• Collaborate with developers to remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure secure code practices.
• Provide expert input on cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevSecOps tooling.
• Assist in maintaining security assurance across the SDLC in line with company and NCSC guidelines.

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As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, theywill interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview.

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