Cyber Security Engineer

About the job Are you a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with a talent for finding gaps in the most secure systems? We’re looking for someone to perform in-depth penetration testing across various technologies, including Windows and Linux environments, Citrix Workspaces, Cloud infrastructures, and APIs. You will use the latest tools and techniques to uncover vulnerabilities and work alongside our development and security teams to address and fix them. If you're ready to tackle complex security challenges, we want to hear from you! The ideal profile The perfect candidate is a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Security Engineer with genuine hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are a strong problem-solver. You thrive both working independently and collaborating within a team, always ready to tackle challenges with analytical precision. Qualifications: You have a strong understanding of network protocols, both Windows and Linux operating systems, application architectures and Red Hat In-depth knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs) Proficiency in using various penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite and/or Nessus Additional skills: Experience with cloud security, particularly AWS. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell). Familiarity with source code review techniques. Understanding of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, PEN TEST+

At a glance: * Location: Cambridge * In‑office expectation: 2 days per week initially then once per week * Employment type: Permanent * Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 * Why this role exists: Security at Redgate is a hands‑on engineering discipline. This role exists to design, build, and operate security controls that protect our people, products, and customers. About Redgate Redgate brings together people who want to do their best work in an environment built on trust, accountability, and collaboration. We build solutions that help data professionals securely manage the data and databases that their organizations depend on - a space that's only becoming more critical as systems scale, data regulations increase, and AI adoption accelerates. AI at Redgate By 2028, Redgate will operate as an expert-plus-agent company — domain experts amplified by AI, delivering customer value at a pace our peers can't match. AI handles the heavy lifting. Our people control the judgement. Everyone at Redgate works with Claude, giving you access to the best AI tools from day one Why join our security team? * Broad, meaningful scope - Working across our cloud & physical infrastructure, alongside our development teams and ISO27001-aligned information security group, you'll be working to bring on new vendors, assess risk, and fix vulnerabilities. * Genuinely modern challenges - From AI governance and shadow IT to supply chain risk and secure-by-design engineering, tackle relevant problems across a fast-moving global software business. * A team that grows you - Work in a hands-on team tackling a diverse set of challenges, developing your career and investing in your future About the role As a Cyber Security Engineer at Redgate, you’ll: * Design, build, and operate security controls across infrastructure and applications * Investigate issues hands‑on, sometimes outside office hours, when things genuinely matter * Work closely with engineers and business teams to enable secure delivery * Work alongside our commercial teams to give our customers the confidence to securely deploy our products What makes you a great fit * Hands‑on security engineering or security operations experience * Strong IAM knowledge at protocol level (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC) - you’ve debugged implementations, not just read about it * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ideally Terraform) and use of automation * Familiarity with secure SDLC practices, version control, and peer review * Experience conducting vendor security reviews and third‑party risk assessments * Practical vulnerability management experience – you're used to judging the real-world risks, not just looking at baseline CVSS scores * Incident response experience, including investigation, remediation, and root cause analysis Working knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and KQL * A background in sys admin or engineering that gives you intuition for how systems actually fail * A mindset that security exists to enable the business * Comfortable using AI tools as part of your daily work * Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences What we offer * Salary range: £60,000 - £70,000 * Hybrid working: home and Cambridge office * Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off * Genuine investment in learning, development, and career progression * Private health insurance * Link to full benefits page here What happens next? * Your application will be reviewed by a person – we don’t use AI or automated tools to assess applications. Every profile is read by one of our Talent Partners. * You’ll hear back within a few days – whether it’s a next step or a no, we aim to respond promptly so you’re not left wondering. * Our interview process is straightforward and consistent – you’ll find more detail on our typical hiring process below, so you know what’s coming and why. Belonging at Redgate We believe that people do their best work in an environment built on respect, fairness, and trust — and that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, and we make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values. You can read more about how we approach belonging and inclusion at Redgate on our Belonging at Redgate page here.