Salary: Competitive

Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Manchester – hybrid working model (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, performance-related bonus

The Lead Cyber Security Engineer will be part of the Security Wider Leadership Team (WLT) at Smart DCC, leading security engineering efforts. Responsibilities include managing the security engineering team, overseeing toolsets, processes, and capabilities for a world-class Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Key Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with stakeholders in Risk, Technology, and Operations; serve as a Cyber Security SME; collaborate closely with Service Providers
• Conduct advanced, predictive analyses and assessments using the Mitre ATT&CK framework
• Analyze data trends for security use cases; guide the development of security toolsets
• Develop AI algorithms to detect patterns or indicators of compromise in security logs
• Lead and manage the engineering team; mentor junior staff
• Define and implement Data and Analytics strategies
• Serve as SME for Elastic Search tooling

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Lead Cyber Security Engineer or similar role, including team management
• Expertise in AWS and Azure security controls; capable of designing and implementing security controls
• Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape and adversary tactics
• Proficiency in Linux, Windows, Azure, AWS, Elastic Search, Vulnerability Management, and Mitre ATT&CK
• Experience with network configuration, routing, Transit Gateways, Private Endpoints, and log collection (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, S3)

About DCC

We aim to make Britain more connected, supporting smarter, greener living. Our people are central to our success, and we provide opportunities for growth, responsibility, and making a difference.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits tailored to your lifestyle. For questions, contact Nick Hayman or apply directly to learn more.

Application Process

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and can provide reasonable adjustments if needed.