Cyber Security Engineer

Your future, as a Cyber Security Engineer at mydentist The role is initially an 18-month fixed-term contract Full-time hours (37 across Monday - Friday) Hybrid working arrangements ideally based 1 day per week in our Support Centre in Kearsley (M26 1GG) and ad hoc around this as per business requirements Joining our supportive and growing IT team When based in the office, you will benefit from free onsite parking, and Kearsley train station is just a short walk away With an on-site mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside (for the sunnier days) Your future, with us Working at mydentist means you’ll be part of the UK’s leading dental network. Here, you’ll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We’re ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team, everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given, and we’re always there for one another. Your future, your benefits Competitive salary Paid holidays Health and well-being benefits, including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline, which includes free counselling sessions Access to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access, making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a year Recognition schemes, including Support Centre Heroes and service awards Your future, your role As a Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll be: Owning the hands-on technical security of mydentist’s web estate, Azure cloud infrastructure, and emerging AI services Focusing on keeping the organisation secure without slowing it down — hardening web ingress controls, securing identity and access, and building security guardrails for AI adoption Owning Azure security posture, managing WAF and edge security, and embedding security into how mydentist builds and runs software Leading API security design and governance, ensuring consistent security controls across platform APIs Defining and maintaining security baselines for Azure workloads, virtual networks, and on-premise systems in transition Working with the Platform Engineering team to ensure cloud infrastructure is built and deployed securely, including network segmentation and least-privilege controls Working with the AI and Automation Lead to ensure AI solutions are designed and deployed with security by design from the outset Staying current with AI security risks and emerging attack vectors, translating threat intelligence into practical controls Acting as the internal interface for Arctic Wolf, mydentist’s outsourced MDR provider, triaging escalations and feeding intelligence back into the engineering environment Using intelligence from Arctic Wolf and external sources to proactively harden controls before threats materialise You will need: 5+ years in a hands-on cybersecurity engineering or security architecture role Proven experience managing WAF and edge security at scale, using Cloudflare, Akamai, or equivalent platforms Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Conditional Access policies, and Azure app registrations. Practical knowledge of API security, OWASP Top 10 remediation, and secure web application design Experience working embedded in engineering or platform teams within an Agile/DevOps environment Familiarity with AI and LLM security risks and emerging best practices for securing AI-powered systems. Experience working with or alongside outsourced MDR or SOC providers Exposure to identity governance practices including access reviews, lifecycle management, and role-based access control Enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately helping the nation smile. Your future starts here Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with a caring and inclusive team that supports one another. Click to apply now! MYDSC Click here to read more about life at mydentist. Careers at mydentist Here at mydentist we take pride in the outstanding care we provide for patients and in the investments we’re making across our practices and in the way our teams support each other. We're transforming how we deliver dentistry. Investing in modern practices and the latest technology, devoting time to learning and development and creating a space for every colleague to be themselves and grow. A place where teams achieve together and respect one another, all of us working together to help the nation smile. Life at mydentist We care about the future of everyone at mydentist. With more than 530 modern practices across the UK, each with its own friendly and experienced team, a dedicated Support Centre and the mydentist Academy, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, where respect for each other is a given, and your work-life balance is always a priority. It’s easy to see why your future is at mydentist. 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