Forsyth Barnes
Cyber Security Engineer (REF 197774)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Title - Cyber Security Engineer (REF 197774)
Location - Manchester
Working pattern - Hybrid
Permanent role
Contact - callum.bell@forsythbarnes.com
Role Profile
We're looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a high-performing security function responsible for protecting a critical national infrastructure environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on cyber security professional who enjoys building and improving security monitoring capabilities, enhancing security controls, and working collaboratively across technology, security and operational teams.
You'll play a key role in maintaining and developing our security tooling, improving threat detection capabilities, and ensuring our security operations remain effective in an evolving threat landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, maintain and develop the Elastic SIEM platform.
- Improve security monitoring, detection and response capabilities.
- Support Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Network Operations Centre (NOC) activities.
- Design and enhance security controls across AWS and Azure environments.
- Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives and associated controls.
- Deliver log ingestion, transformation, normalisation and integration activities.
- Work closely with Security Operations, Cloud, Security Architecture, Governance and wider technology teams.
- Investigate security events and contribute to threat detection improvements.
- Ensure security tooling effectively supports operational and business requirements.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Strong foundation in cyber security engineering and security operations.
- Experience working with SIEM technologies (Elastic experience advantageous but not essential).
- Understanding of log management, telemetry pipelines and data integration.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles across AWS and Azure.
- Experience with security monitoring, detection and incident investigation.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate within complex, regulated environments.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to work effectively across technical and business teams.
- Comfortable influencing stakeholders at different levels.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
- Collaborative approach with a focus on delivering positive security outcomes.
- Curious, adaptable and committed to continuous learning.
Suitable Backgrounds
We welcome applications from professionals with experience in:
- Cyber Security Engineering
- Security Operations (SOC)
- Cloud Security
- Infrastructure Security
- IT Operations
- Security Monitoring & Detection Engineering
- Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills