Sword Group

Global IT transformation, data management, security

Cyber Security Engineer

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAberdeen, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Experience working in an organization distributed across different geographies and time zones, with the ability to communicate information security goals.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and execution skills.
Cybersecurity-specific experience supported by relevant industry certifications such as CySA+ or Security+, and knowledge of risk management.
Knowledge and experience with cybersecurity tools, including security information and event management technologies, endpoint detection and response, and network intrusion detection systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to technical and non-technical audiences.
Understanding of assessing data security and governance requirements and identifying suitable controls.
Good understanding of security frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

Provide cyber assurance over the information systems environment and ensure information assets, technologies, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are adequately protected.
Identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity risks to information assets.
Work with the Operational Security team to understand and articulate the impact of cybersecurity risks and threats to the digital business, and communicate this to the Senior Manager of Global Cyber Operations or delegate.
Support the Cyber Operations team in second-line assurance activities related to confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy, and recovery of business information, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Work with appropriate teams and third-party vendors to ensure third-party cybersecurity risks are identified and assessed.
Work with project teams, operations, and the information systems security team to support secure, reliable, and safe information systems operations.
Define information systems security requirements for systems and solutions with vendors, project teams, and the wider information systems team.
Research and provide security solutions for complex application and systems integrations.
Support the full lifecycle of the design, development, and operation of security tools and services.
Follow formal governance mechanisms to establish and monitor effective controls for processes and functions performed by the information systems security team.
Support the information systems security team in achieving regulatory and statutory compliance requirements.
Complete cyber risk assessments, including assessments of third-party suppliers.
Apply threat-modelling principles to complex system and solution designs to identify security risks and appropriate mitigations.
Support, monitor, and recommend improvements to the cyber incident management process.
Provide input and support to operational projects related to cybersecurity.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in an organization distributed across different geographies and time zones, with the ability to communicate information security goals.
Experience monitoring and delivering cybersecurity key performance indicators.
Experience engaging third-party security specialists to provide additional assurance.
Experience delivering cloud-focused security solutions, with a solid understanding of modern cyber threats and threat-modelling techniques.

Cyber Security Engineer

Sword Group · Aberdeen, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-08

Workplace: hybrid

Department: CSS - Cyber Security Services - DBS - (DOA - BUD APP)

Description

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives.

About the Role:

The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for cyber assurance over the IS environment and ensuring that information assets and associated technologies, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are adequately protected
The Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and reporting cybersecurity risk to information assets and reporting associated risks
The Cyber Security Engineer , working together with the Operational Security team, understands and articulates the impact of cyber security risks and threats to (digital) business and communicates this to Senior Manager- Global Cyber Operations or delegate
The Cyber Security Engineer supports the Cyber Operations team in carrying out appropriate second-line assurance activities related to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as well as the safety, privacy and recovery of information owned or processed by the business in compliance with regulatory requirements
The role works with appropriate teams and 3rd party vendors to ensure the third party related cyber risks are identified and assessed appropriately Roles and Responsibilities
Works with Project Team, Operations and IS Security team to support IS in the delivery of secure, reliable, and safe IS operations to the business
Work across vendors, project teams and wider IS team to define IS Security requirements for systems and solutions
Research and provide security solutions for complex application and systems integrations
Provides support on the full life cycle of design, development and operation of security tools and services
Builds successful peer relationships with other IS and business functions
Follows the formal governance mechanism to establish and monitor effective controls for the processes and functions performed by the IS Security team
Supports IS Security achieve regulatory and statutory compliance requirements
Complete cyber risk assessments, including third party suppliers
Apply threat modelling principles to complex system and solution designs to identify security risks and appropriate mitigations
Supports, monitors and recommends improvements to cyber incident management process
Provides input and support to operational projects related to cyber security

Requirements

Experience of working in an organisation distributed across different geographies and time zones, with the ability to communicate the IS security goals (preferred)
Excellent analytical, problem solving and execution skills (essential)
Strong cyber security-specific experience, support by relevant industry certifications (e.g. CySA+, Security+) and risk management knowledge (essential)
Knowledge and experience working across a diverse range of cyber security tools, including SIEM technologies, EDR, NIDS etc. (essential)
Self-motivated with a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve important goals (essential)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and technologies to technical and non-technical audiences (essential)
Cyber Security KPI monitoring and delivery (preferred)
Experience engaging 3rd party security specialists to provide additional assurance. (preferred)
Understanding of assessing data security and governance requirements and identifying suitable controls. (essential)
Experience of delivering cloud focused security solutions with a solid understanding of modern cyber threats and threat modelling techniques (preferred)
Good understanding of security frameworks (NIST CSF, Mitre ATT & CK) (essential)

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

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About the Company

Sword Group

Global IT transformation, data management, security

Sword Group is a global provider of digital IT transformation solutions. It helps enterprises improve efficiency, cut costs, and increase productivity by delivering customized data management, digital transformation, and IT security services. The company works through a combination of consulting, software solutions, and ongoing support contracts, operating in over 50 countries for a wide range of industries. Its offerings focus on unlocking the value of data by digitalizing processes while keeping information secure. Compared with competitors, Sword Group emphasizes a client-specific approach, an open culture, and diverse, project-based teams that tailor solutions to each organization. The overarching goal is to enable large enterprises to organize and use their data effectively, streamline operations, and overall boost performance through secure, well-managed digital systems.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2000

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