Cyber Security Engineer - Ethical Hacking - 35K + Bens

  • Ascent People Ltd
  • 26/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Testing Cyber Security

Job Description

Cyber Security Engineer - Ethical Hacking - 35K + Bens

Location: East Midlands

Industry: IT

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Flexible benefits

Posted: 08/05/2018

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to provide security operations and incident handling, along with vulnerability testing and management. Ideal candidates have experience in a SOC role and are progressing towards ethical hacking qualifications such as CEH, OSCP or GIAC.

Key responsibilities

  • Support hosted cloud services and product development teams.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response.
  • Use security technologies including NGFW, WAF, SEIM, web application testing and vulnerability scanners.
  • Apply risk management frameworks such as ISO27002, NCSC Critical Controls and ISAE3402.

Qualifications and experience

  • Passion for security in software, technology, the Internet and cloud computing.
  • Experience with current cyber threats, attacks and incident handling practices including host and network forensics.
  • Proficient with security technologies and tools (NGFW, WAF, SEIM, vulnerability scanners).
  • Knowledgeable of governance and risk frameworks.

Great training and career development opportunities are provided. The role is based in our East Midlands office with a ring fenced training budget for staff development.

Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this role.