Cyber Security Engineer at Berkeley Square - Talent Specialists in IT & Engineering in London, United Kingdom

Job description

• Job Description:
• 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.

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

Requirements

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

Skills

Required

• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessment
• Ethical hacking
• Burp Suite
• ZAP
• Nmap
• Metasploit
• AWS
• Azure
• Python
• Bash
• OSCP or CREST/TIGER certifications

Preferred

• CHECK scheme experience
• UK public sector security practices
• Threat modelling
• Secure system design

Benefits

• Rate: £700/day