Cyber Security Enthusiast (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Enthusiast (Cybersecurity): Building tools, platforms, automation and analytical capabilities that support cyber investigations and protect critical UK organisations with an accent on cyber analysis, software engineering, data science and threat research. Focus on exploring complex datasets, investigating sophisticated cyber activity, researching emerging threats and developing scalable security capabilities.

Location: Cheltenham, Ipswich, London or Manchester, United Kingdom. Applicants must typically be sole British citizens and have lived continuously in the UK for the previous 10 years to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Company

hirify.global delivers telecommunications, technology and security services across the United Kingdom.

What you will do

• Build tools and platforms that improve the effectiveness of cyber teams.
• Develop software and automation for cyber operations and investigations.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to uncover security insights.
• Research emerging technologies, threats and analytical techniques.
• Support investigations into sophisticated cyber activity.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, researchers and cyber specialists to develop capabilities protecting critical infrastructure and government organisations.

Requirements

• Strong interest in cybersecurity, technology and solving complex problems.
• Analytical mindset with structured and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn across cybersecurity, software and data disciplines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement and personal development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance, typically requiring sole British citizenship and 10 years of continuous UK residence.

Nice to have

• Programming, scripting or software development experience.
• Experience with data analysis, visualisation or large datasets.
• Exposure to security operations, threat detection, incident response, risk management or vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with Linux, cloud platforms, databases, APIs or modern development practices.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science or practical security projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured technical progression pathway and industry-recognised training.
• Competitive DV market-aligned salary and a role-based DV allowance of up to £5,000 per year.
• 10% on-target bonus and BT pension contributions.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, additional annual leave, cycle-to-work support and an EV salary-sacrifice scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, enhanced family and carer's leave, and private virtual GP access for UK colleagues.
• Additional benefits include life assurance, retail discounts, discounted broadband and participation in BT share-saving schemes.