Security Engineer

Job title: Security Engineer | Grade: 4 | Employment type: permanent | Hours: full time (35 hours per week) | Starting salary: £32,570 | Directorate: Corporate Services and Accounts | Department: Digital Services | Location: Edinburgh | Closing date: 15 March 2026 (23:55)

We’re looking for a Security Engineer to join our Digital Services team to maintain and improve SLAB’s cybersecurity posture. You’ll support security operations, vulnerability management, access control, compliance, and incident investigation, working closely with infrastructure, helpdesk, and wider teams to ensure our systems remain secure, resilient, and well-governed.

Key responsibilities include:

• monitoring security alerts and investigating incidents, escalating where needed
• supporting security controls across on-premises and cloud environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure
• assisting with vulnerability remediation, patching, and securing configuration of servers, networks, and devices
• maintaining access controls, Multifactor Authentication (MFA), and identifying management procedures
• contributing to Cyber Essentials Plus compliance and audit evidence preparation
• supporting investigation of security incidents and recommending follow-up improvements
• helping implement security-related technical changes and project tasks
• maintaining accurate documentation, security records, and configuration baselines
• sharing knowledge and providing guidance to colleagues, supporting operational awareness and consistency
• researching emerging cyber threats and best practices to improve SLAB’s security posture.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• understanding of cybersecurity principles, including secure configuration, access control, patching, and monitoring
• an honours degree in computing, IT security, or significant relevant experience in security operations, cybersecurity support, or infrastructure administration
• experience with security or infrastructure tools (antivirus/EDR, logging, MFA, firewalls, vulnerability scanners)
• strong investigative skills and the ability to interpret technical information
• good organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload and maintain accurate records
• clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• commitment to following procedures, maintaining documentation, and ensuring consistency
• a full UK driving licence and ability to travel between SLAB sites, as required.

What we offer

• A meaningful role where your work makes a real impact
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven working environment
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34 days, rising to 42 days after two years’ service)
• Enhanced family-friendly leave entitlements
• Access to wellbeing support, mental health support, and an employee assistance programme
• Access to a wide range of discounts (including gym and retail) and the Cycle to Work scheme through our partner, Edenred.

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the Job Description.