Cyber Asset Management Engineer
Posted Today by 1770216406
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
Edinburgh, Scotland
Summary: The Cyber Asset Management Engineer role is a hands-on position focused on enhancing asset visibility, integrating systems, and automating security processes to reduce risks. The engineer will work remotely but must be able to travel to Edinburgh as needed. This is a 12-month contract with a strong potential for permanent employment, classified as inside IR35. The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving and effective communication within complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build full visibility across devices, users, and cloud & SaaS.
- Engineer solutions by integrating systems via APIs and connecting security tooling data.
- Create dashboards and automations to drive remediation of security gaps.
- Work with tools like SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, CSPM, and IAM.
- Automate processes using Python or PowerShell.
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience in cyber engineering.
- Proficiency in automation using Python or PowerShell.
- Ability to integrate systems and connect security tooling data.
- Strong problem-solving skills in complex environments.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Cyber Asset Management Engineer
Remote (must be able to travel to Edinburgh when required)
12-month contract | Strong chance to go permanent
IR35: Inside
Rate: Open - focused on the right person
The Role
This is a hands-on cyber engineering role focused on asset visibility, integrations, automation, and real risk reduction - not just reporting.
You'll help the business:
Know exactly what assets exist
Identify security gaps
Automate fixes wherever possible
What You'll Do
Build full visibility across:
Devices
Users
Cloud & SaaS
Engineer solutions by:
Integrating systems via APIs
Connecting security tooling data
Creating dashboards & automations
Driving remediation of security gaps
Work with tools like SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Mgmt, CSPM, IAM
Automate using Python or PowerShell
Success Looks Like
Higher asset coverage
Fewer unknown devices
Automated detection of gaps
Automated/semi-automated fixes
Clear dashboards for leadership
Who They Want
Hands-on, proactive engineer
Comfortable with complex environments
Spots problems and solves them
Self-directed and organised
Able to document and explain work clearly
Interviews
Stage 1 - Technical with engineers
Stage 2 - Culture fit with the Senior Director
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.