Cyber Security Engineer

One of MRJ’s flagship clients, an innovative tech leader, is collaborating with some of the UK’s most renowned retail brands. With over 10 million customers engaging weekly, this forward-thinking company is reshaping the role of technology in business success. To support this transformation, they’re investing £20m into their cloud, automation, and AI strategy.

As part of their 2025 recruitment drive, we’re looking for a talented DevSecOps Engineer (Application Security Engineer) to play a pivotal role in shaping their security strategy, enhancing architecture, and safeguarding cutting-edge solutions.

Role Overview:

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll work closely with the Head of Security within a small, dynamic team, putting security at the heart of the organisation's operations. This is a rare opportunity to lead the security roadmap, influence best practices, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in tech.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Cybersecurity Maturity: Lead the creation and implementation of a strategic security roadmap that accelerates security progress.
• DevSecOps Integration: Seamlessly integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines, development workflows, and the software lifecycle.
• Enhance Security Posture: Optimise configurations to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maintain high security standards.
• Collaborative Security: Partner with development teams to identify and address vulnerabilities, ensuring robust, secure applications.
• Champion Secure Coding: Promote security best practices, guiding teams in adopting secure development principles and creating clear security policies.
• Stay Ahead: Keep up with industry trends, emerging tools, and potential vulnerabilities to continually enhance security measures.

What You’ll Bring:

You are a proactive, results-driven professional with a passion for embedding security in tech solutions. With a strong technical background and a flair for collaboration, you’ll thrive in a fast-moving environment and relish the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Experience & Skills Required:

• 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security / Security Engineering.
• Solid understanding of SDLC processes with experience in SAST/DAST tools.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in C# or .NET, or similar programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of security standards (e.g., NIST, PCI, ISO).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

By joining this growth-driven, innovative company, you’ll be part of a culture that fosters personal and professional development. This role offers flexibility, a collaborative environment, and a clear path to career advancement.

If you're passionate about security and eager to drive change, this is more than just a job – it’s a mission.

Apply Now and Take the Next Step in Your Career!

Salary: £65k + Bonus

Workplace Policy: Remote with monthly meetups in Leeds