Cyber Security Engineer

Description

Our client are looking for a strong technical cyber security professional with hands-on capability, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.

Technical:

Strong experience in cyber security operations, incident response or threat detection roles

Proven experience working with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) in a production environment

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Security Copilot or similar AI-assisted security tooling

experience managing or working closely with an outsourced SOC / MDR provider

Strong understanding of modern threat vectors including:

Ransomware

Identity-based attacks

Cloud misconfiguration

AI-driven and automated attacks (including agentic tooling)

experience in cloud security, particularly across Azure environments

Strong understanding of detection engineering, alert tuning and investigation workflows

experience developing and maintaining incident response processes and playbooks

Good understanding of security frameworks, controls and governance

experience:

experience working within a cyber security, security operations or incident response function

Comfortable taking ownership of technical tasks and contributing as part of a wider team

experience supporting audits and client-driven security assurance requirements

Desired qualifications:

Relevant cyber security qualifications are valued and required for the role.

Examples might include Security+, SC-200, AZ-500, SSCP, CySA+ or similar industry-recognised certifications

Ways of working:

Highly analytical, with a structured approach to problem solving

Calm and effective under pressure, particularly during incidents

Hands-on and willing to get into technical detail when needed

Pragmatic focused on outcomes rather than theory

Strong communicator, able to simplify complex issues

Able to produce clear, high-quality documentation when required, whether for incidents, processes, controls or stakeholder reporting

Comfortable balancing operational delivery with longer-term improvement

Why this role:

Opportunity to shape and evolve a modern cyber security capability

Direct involvement in emerging areas such as AI and agentic threat landscapes

Exposure to leading Microsoft security tooling, including Sentinel and Security Copilot

A role with strong exposure across IT and the wider firm

A genuine balance of technical depth and strategic impact

Skills

• Microsoft sentinel
• Stakeholder management

Employee Value Proposition

Leading Global Law Firm

Room for Progression

Friendly, supportive and sociable team of 8

Annual Bonuse for exceptional work up to 15%

£180 Gym Membership

and More

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Leeds, UK

Job Type: Permanent

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.