Job Description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

c. 85,000 per annum

Bedford Based

Hybrid Working

Permanent

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer where you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cybersecurity defences, with a focus on Microsoft security technologies, Zero Trust principles, and identity and access management.

You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage security controls for Microsoft Azure, M365 environments and other business areas as required. Develop and implement Zero Trust security architectures and strategies. Manage and maintain identity and access management (IAM) systems and processes. Conduct security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate risks. Monitor security systems and analyse security events that are escalated from our managed SOC, to detect and respond to incidents. Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures. Provide technical security guidance and support to other IT teams and other business areas. Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices. Lead security projects and initiatives. Good stakeholder management and cross team working skills

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Hold certification in either CISSP or CISM. Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical security roles. Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft 365 security features. Extensive experience with Zero Trust security principles and implementation. Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and technologies, including EntraID. Any experience of government systems and audits such as OneLogin or GovAssure are highly desirable. Experience with security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, CyberEssentials Plus and CIS. Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong work ethic and commitment to security best practices.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring

We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.

Connecting

We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.

Transforming

We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women's health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)

Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains

Cycle to work Scheme

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Life assurance scheme

Give as you earn scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)

Enhanced family and sick pay

Paid volunteering (2 days a year)

Recognition Scheme

Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference:

MaPS00853

Close Date:

28/05/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Reference ID: MaPS00853