Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer - £50,000 - £60,000 - Cardiff / Hybrid (2/3 days' work from home)

Yolk is thrilled to collaborate with a leading multi-national organisation currently scaling its Cyber Security team. Known for fostering innovative technology solutions across diverse industries, they're now expanding their operations in Cardiff as part of their strategic growth.

You'll be an integral part of the Information Security function, ensuring critical systems are protected, optimised, and aligned with evolving business objectives. This role emphasises the hands-on management of advanced security tools and platforms to safeguard against emerging threats while supporting internal stakeholders with expert guidance and security strategies.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular reviews of information security tools to maintain alignment with organisational security objectives, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive best-practice guidelines for security tools and their administration.
• Manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms to detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats efficiently.
• Lead vulnerability management efforts, including risk assessments and collaboration with IT Operations to address findings through timely patching.
• Configure and manage web security gateways to prevent unauthorised traffic, while monitoring and optimising firewall configurations.
• Administer secure email gateways to mitigate phishing attempts and malware risks, supporting compliance with DMARC standards.
• Drive operational efficiency by leveraging automation, streamlining workflows, and removing redundant processes.
• Stay informed on the latest threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively enhance the organisation's security posture.

What You'll Bring:

• A robust understanding of core security principles, including zero trust models, system hardening, and access control strategies.
• Practical experience with key security technologies, including EDR tools, vulnerability management platforms, firewalls, web security gateways, and email security solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as Okta and Azure, alongside expertise in traditional Active Directory management and conditional access policies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell to support automation and tool enhancement.
• Experience managing IT service requests within ticketing systems, ensuring effective issue resolution and clear documentation.

What You'll Receive in Return:

• A competitive salary of up to £60,000, dependent on experience.
• A structured development plan to support your career progression.
• Benefits including Life Assurance, a Group Well-being plan, and a hybrid working model to enhance work-life balance.

Are you up to the challenge?

Contact Dan Newton to find out more!

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.