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Cyber Security Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and Robert Walters is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Core Remit: Standalone, hands-on technical lead driving the execution of an enterprise Cyber Security Improvement Programme across Microsoft Cloud/Security, Identity, and Endpoint controls.
The Role
Looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to lead technical delivery on a major Cyber Security Improvement Programme across a complex enterprise estate.
Reporting directly to the CISO, you will take total ownership of technical workstreams from architecture and design right through to configuration and deployment. This is a delivery-focused engagement where you'll act as the key technical authority across cloud, device, and identity security.
Microsoft Security Ecosystem: End-to-end hands-on execution across Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Entra ID (PIM, Conditional Access), and Intune.
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Securing cloud-hosted platforms across Microsoft Azure and AWS environments.
Identity & Device Security: Designing and implementing robust identity controls, Zero Trust patterns, and endpoint security baselines.
Technical Ownership: Creating design documentation, technical standards, and runbooks while directly overseeing configuration and rollout.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Robert Walters, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Robert Walters holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.