About the Role
Cambridge has earned a global reputation as one of the world's leading technology and innovation hubs, and at DataPlus Security Ltd, we are committed to protecting the businesses driving that innovation. We deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions that safeguard critical infrastructure, cloud environments, and sensitive business data against evolving cyber threats.
We are looking for a Security Engineer who is passionate about designing secure systems, strengthening cyber resilience, and solving complex security challenges. This is more than monitoring alerts—you will play a vital role in protecting our technology landscape, influencing security strategy, and helping shape the future of our security operations.
You will work alongside experienced engineers, infrastructure specialists, and technology leaders to identify risks, implement robust security controls, and ensure our systems remain secure, compliant, and resilient.
Why Work With Us?
Innovative Environment: Our Cambridge office places you at the heart of one of the UK's fastest-growing technology communities, where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.
Security-First Culture: Cybersecurity is a core business priority, not an afterthought. You'll work with leadership that values proactive security investments and encourages new ideas.
Modern Technology: Work with enterprise cloud platforms, security monitoring solutions, automation tools, and modern infrastructure that allows you to solve real-world security challenges.
Professional Growth: We support continuous learning through technical training, industry certifications, and opportunities to work on challenging security projects that expand your expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Security Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain technical security controls across cloud, network, endpoint, and infrastructure environments.
Threat Detection & Incident Response: Monitor security events, investigate potential threats, respond to incidents, and recommend long-term improvements.
Vulnerability Management: Perform vulnerability assessments, prioritize remediation efforts, and work with technical teams to strengthen overall security posture.
Infrastructure Protection: Configure and maintain firewalls, endpoint protection, identity and access management solutions, and security monitoring platforms.
Risk & Compliance: Support security audits, maintain security documentation, and ensure systems align with recognized security standards and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to integrate security throughout the technology lifecycle.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: 3+ years of experience working as a Security Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Information Security Engineer, or in a similar cybersecurity role.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security, vulnerability management, SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and security best practices.
Problem Solving: Able to investigate complex security issues, analyse risks, and develop practical solutions that balance security and business needs.
Communication: Comfortable explaining technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while collaborating effectively across teams.
Mindset: Curious, proactive, and continuously learning. You stay informed about emerging cyber threats and enjoy improving systems before problems arise.
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Paid volunteer time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. John's
