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Cyber Security Engineer Berkeley Square IT | Career Page

London, United Kingdom

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Role

Cyber Security Engineer

Contract Duration

Until 1st October 2025

Rate

£700/day

Security Clearance

SC required

Expenses

Reimbursed when travelling away from base office

A leading digital security function is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen its Application Security (AppSec) capabilities. This role focuses on embedding automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines and delivering hands-on testing of cloud-based services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and security assessments on web apps, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Review and optimise security automation tools within CI/CD workflows (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, etc.)
• Partner with developers to fix vulnerabilities and champion secure coding
• Provide subject-matter expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevSecOps tooling
• Ensure security compliance across the development lifecycle, aligned with NCSC and industry standards

Required Experience

• Proven track record in pen testing, vulnerability assessments, and ethical hacking
• Hands-on with tools such as Burp Suite, ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit
• Deep understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (e.g. Veracode, GitHub Advanced Security)
• Certifications such as OSCP or CREST/TIGER

Bonus Skills

• Experience within the CHECK scheme
• Knowledge of UK public sector security practices
• Exposure to threat modelling and secure system design

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