Skills

Communication Problem Solving Python Bash PowerShell Jira SQL Firewalls Splunk VMware Redhat Windows Programming Windows Server

Job Specifications

Job Advert: Contract Cyber Engineer (DV Cleared)

Newport | 6-month contract + likely extension
Fully onsite | Up to £90 per hour (Umbrella)
DV Clearance required / British Nationals only

We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Cyber Engineer to join a major defence cyber security function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving, acting as a senior point of escalation, and supporting a high-performance Security Operations Centre (SOC).

You'll work within a specialist cyber defence organisation, supporting the smooth running of security tools, leading operational engineering activity, and ensuring that new security projects transition successfully into the live environment.

The Role

As a Contract Cyber Engineer, you will:

Act as the senior escalation point for SOC engineering issues

Support SOC Analysts and Engineers with toolset faults, troubleshooting and ongoing operational work

Oversee toolset availability, performance, and capacity

Support change and release management, including planned upgrades and deployments

Ensure new systems introduced by the design team can be supported operationally

Maintain a strong awareness of emerging cyber technologies, tools and best practice

Work with the wider Airbus Cyber Defence Centre on tooling and security product improvements

Provide technical input into documentation, processes, and service support activities

This is a key position in a busy SOC environment, fully onsite, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, operations, and cyber security functions.

What You'll Need (Essential)

Strong working knowledge of core SOC tooling e.g. SIEM/Splunk, IDPS, Email/Web security, Firewalls

Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls

Excellent understanding of network technologies (LAN/WAN, routing, switching)

Experience with scripting or programming (PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.)

Experience with Windows Server and RedHat (RHEL) administration, including CIS hardening

Desirable Skills

Experience with any of the following is beneficial:

vCenter / VMware ESXi / vSAN

Nessus / Tenable

SQL / MariaDB

CheckMK, Jira, Syslog management

Patch management (WSUS etc.)

AD / LDAP / PAM

Backup/restore solutions

Disaster recovery and service continuity

ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials

About the Company

Leading the charge across Aerospace, Defence, and Space. MERITUS connects worldwide industry talent with pioneering organisations through our multitude of bespoke talent attraction and retention methods, designed with you in mind. We are the fastest growing Aerospace, Defence and Space brand in the UK, specialising in innovative talent resource solutions within the security cleared space. We work in partnership with our clients on projects undisclosed to the general public, supporting the curation of their resource supply ... Know more