Cyber Security Engineer

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER

Remote Working, UK.

Salary up to £65,000.00 pa + benefits

Permanent / Full time.

Team Purpose:  

The team is responsible for #KeepingOurBusinessSafe across the technical domains of Information, IT & Cyber Security.  We ensure continued confidence in the security of our systems, devices, identities, digital presence and data so that we can provide an outstanding retail experience and remain trusted by our customers.   

Role Purpose:  

Reporting to the IT Security Team Lead, an exciting and hands-on role where you will be responsible for all aspects of security across Lookers IT, including our dealerships and online presence. 

Role Accountability:

• Providing assurance that our new and existing services remain sufficiently secure, so that we can provide an outstanding retail experience and remain trusted by our customers. 

• Performs Daily Security Operations Tasks 

• Owning and addressing operational incidents, escalating as necessary 

• Continuously improving operational tasks to ensure ongoing effectiveness 

• Acting as Subject Matter Expert for one or more of our core security technology tools 

• Ensuring it remains fit for purpose 

• Full lifecycle management 

• Training others in the use of it, both within the team and the wider IT community 

• Owns items on the team’s backlog and roadmap 

• Delivering point solutions 

• Assessing wider change initiatives for security compliance 

• Remediating known deficiencies 

• Addressing outputs of penetration tests, purple teaming, risk and audit findings 

• Reviewing changes to determine the IT security impact. 

• Identification and risk assessment of newly identified vulnerabilities. 

• Enforces and identifies exceptions to Lookers IT security policies, procedures, and standards. 

• Work with our strategic partners, NCC, as part of the Hybrid managed XDR service. 

• A member of the IT Security on-call rota. 

• Support the Head of Information & Cyber Security to deliver continuous risk-based improvements, including public-facing websites and services.

Skills, Behaviours, Knowledge & Experience:

Personal Responsibility & Integrity 

• Manages their own workload effectively, setting realistic deadlines and reliably delivering on commitments. 

• Is trusted to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information, even under pressure. 

• Acts openly, honestly, and transparently with colleagues and stakeholders. 

• Admits mistakes, takes ownership, and proactively learns from them. 

• Takes responsibility for issues and ensures they are resolved appropriately. 

Judgement, Decision‑Making & Prioritisation 

• Quickly identifies urgent vs. important priorities within complex workflows, even with regular interruptions. 

• Uses sound judgement and a methodical approach to analyse options and make effective decisions under pressure, including knowing when to escalate. 

• Anticipates the impact of plans across Lookers IT and adapts approach to manage contingencies and remove obstacles. 

• Uses time and resources expertly to maintain productivity and balance workloads effectively. 

Collaboration & Influence 

• Builds and maintains strong networks to gain support for key initiatives, including regular engagement with colleagues to share information and review progress. 

• Acts quickly and sensitively to resolve issues that may impact the delivery of objectives. 

• Encourages a calm, focused, and positive working environment, especially during periods of high pressure. 

• Builds support for new ideas and initiatives, including gaining buy‑in behind the scenes when needed. 

Learning, Growth & Motivation 

• Learns quickly and independently, absorbing complex new concepts with ease. 

• Applies learning to continuously improve processes and outcomes. 

• Maintains enthusiasm and passion for their work, acting as a motivating and inspiring team member. 

• Sets and measures clear, realistic, and timely objectives for themselves and others. 

• Understands appropriate workload levels for self and colleagues, planning tasks and processes to minimise stress while remaining productive. 

Experience 

• A solid understanding of core IT concepts is essential.  This should cover a working knowledge of both IT Infrastructure and IT Service Management.  

• Problem solving capability, and ability to “join the dots” into a bigger picture. 

• An independent worker who can take ownership, build, operate, continuously improve and deliver. 

• Experience of Cyber Security and/or Risk Management is beneficial, but not essential. 

• Experience of Microsoft Defender stack and Microsoft Sentinel would be beneficial, but not essential. 

Capability to “go beyond the tools” and deliver the necessary outcomes through own innovation and scripting/development where needed. 

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. 

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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