Cyber Security Engineer

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

About the Digital and Technology team.

The Digital and Technology team plays a critical role in powering the Tony Blair Institute’s ambition to deliver impact at speed and scale. We design, build, and run digital services that support our mission and enable our teams to work smarter, move faster, and reach further.

Our work spans delivering best-in-class internal tools, harnessing data to drive insights, embedding AI across the organisation, and shaping the digital and technology environment that underpins everything we do.

We operate as strategic partners to the Institute’s global teams, providing expertise in digital products, platforms, and transformation. We believe technology should amplify human potential — making us more connected, more agile, and more impactful in everything we do. We are building a modern, product-led, and user-centric digital capability, grounded in agile ways of working and a culture of continuous improvement. Joining us means being part of a team that is reimagining how technology can support meaningful global change.

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Cyber Security Analyst to join our growing cyber security team. Working alongside our Cyber Security Lead, you will play a key role in helping protect our global organisation from cyber threats. This hands-on role involves working closely with the IT Service Desk and other internal stakeholders to monitor, investigate, and respond to security events, while also supporting ongoing vulnerability management and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents using Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Assist with incident response activities, including triage, containment, and root cause analysis.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, track remediation progress, and support patch management efforts.
• Collaborate with the IT Service Desk and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure configurations and timely resolution of security issues.
• Assist with the management and configuration of our e-mail protection, web control and device monitoring platforms.
• Contribute to threat intelligence analysis and recommend defensive improvements.
• Support the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Assist with internal and external audits, security assessments, and compliance activities.
• Monitor organisation-wide cyber security training engagement, produce reports on completion rates, and support the delivery of phishing simulation campaigns.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends.

Person Specification

Essential Skills And Experience

• Experience working in an IT or cyber security role (Service Desk, Infrastructure, or Security Operations).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 security features, particularly Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Understanding of core cyber security concepts, including vulnerability management, phishing, endpoint protection, and incident response.
• Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating systems in a business context.
• Ability to analyse logs, alerts, and events to identify potential threats or weaknesses.
• Comfortable working with multiple teams in a global organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools (Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel, Purview, etc.).
• Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools such as Qualys, Tenable, or Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management.
• Familiarity with email threat detection and user behavioural analytics platforms.
• Experience working with data loss prevention (DLP) solutions across endpoints and cloud environments.
• Understanding of secure browser isolation or user activity monitoring technologies.
• Awareness of data protection principles and security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST).
• Previous involvement in security audits, risk assessments, or policy development.
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g. PowerShell, KQL) are a plus.

We are accepting applications for our hubs in Washington DC, Nairobi & Dubai —please note that a current right to work is required for these locations.

Closing Date:

2025-06-18