Cyber Security Engineer

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  

We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our security team and take the lead on our security operations. Reporting to the Group CISO and working closely with IT, you will take ownership of the day-to-day running of Sword’s technical security controls, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies. You will play a leading role in strengthening monitoring, detection, protection, and response across the business, and in automating the work that should not be done by hand. This role suits someone with at least five years of hands-on experience, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to take ownership, work autonomously, manage workload effectively, and deliver results. 

 This is a hands-on technical role with real ownership, focused on implementing, operating, and improving security controls across Sword’s environment. Working with IT and the wider security function, you will strengthen monitoring, protection, detection, response, and technical assurance through effective use