Cyber Security Engineer

Bupa

Cyber Security Engineer responsible for implementing and managing Bupa's security systems and policies. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and enhance security strategies.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeStaines • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £54,800 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, implement, and manage security hardware and software systems, Across both On-Premise & Cloud/SAAS Solutions
Assume responsibility for maintaining accurate documentation and team processes for the allocated tools and services.
Craft playbooks, policies, and custom rulesets, perform tool tuning and allowlisting to enhance security maturity.
Contribute to the formulation of strategies for responding to and recovering from security incidents and breaches.
Lead efforts to validate and test both hardware and software solutions, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Monitor and manage security systems to ensure optimal performance and timely patching and updates.
Work closely with vendors, system designers, and architects to shape and develop technical solutions that align with security requirements.
Act as a subject matter expert, providing technical advice and contributing to the design and implementation of security policies and procedures.
Collaborate with product management teams to ensure security milestones are met within delivery/sprint timelines with focus on continuous improvement.
Be a mentor for team members, supporting and sharing knowledge.
Automate wherever possible and challenge processes where there is no automation.
Understand the business needs, work closely with key stakeholders.
Knowledge of security policy implementation and deployment; experience of creating technical security standards based on established policy objectives and requirements.
Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, staying up to date with emerging security threats and trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High interpersonal skills to enable partnership with IT and business stakeholders operating at all levels within the organisation.
The ideal candidate should possess a diverse IT background, with substantial experience in both BAU support and project-based environments, across disciplines such as End-User Computing, Hosting, and Networks.
Experience of working in a Product based environment and the ability to demonstrate and evidence Agile working practices.
Proficiency in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) is highly beneficial.
Proficiency in Defender and Sentinel i.e deployment of Log Sources, Data Collection Rules, Analytical Rule creation/tuning, workbooks, troubleshooting and issue resolution
Skilled in network troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Familiarity with intrusion techniques at the perimeter and host level is required.
Automation tooling (logic apps, Sentinel Automations)
Experience with the following will be considered an advantage:
Infrastructure by Code
DLP
SIEM Tools
Vulnerability Management systems
Network security tools
AV/EDR Solutions
M365/Defender 365
Microsoft Sentinel
KQL
Purview/EOP
Firewalls/Proxies
Scripting abilities
Qualifications in Microsoft, ISC2 (Cyber), Networking learning paths advantageous: Professional or equivalent certifications. Certified Microsoft SC 200/500/900 Certified in CyberSecurity (and above).

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
Various other benefits and online discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud technologiesnetwork troubleshootingautomation toolingsecurity policy implementationvulnerability managementSIEM toolsAV/EDR solutionsKQLinfrastructure as codeincident response

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvementadaptabilitycommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementteamwork

Certifications

Certified Microsoft SC 200Certified Microsoft SC 500Certified Microsoft SC 900Certified in CyberSecurityISC2 certificationsNetworking certifications