Employer: Outcomes First Group
Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working 1-2 days in the office)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Closing date: Wednesday, 18th November 2026
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Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working 1-2 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Please note: UK applicants only | No sponsorship available
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About the Role
We're looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to help strengthen the security of our technology estate and deliver key initiatives from our Cyber Security Roadmap.
You'll play a key role in implementing, configuring and continuously improving security controls across our Microsoft-centric environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across Microsoft 365 security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, infrastructure hardening and security operations.
You'll help ensure our security capabilities remain effective, resilient and aligned to evolving threats while supporting both project delivery and day-to-day security operations.
Key Responsibilities
Security Engineering & Project Delivery
Deliver technical work packages from the Cyber Security Roadmap, ensuring solutions are planned, implemented, tested and transitioned into operational support
Implement, configure and maintain security tooling across the organisation
Support the delivery of security improvement initiatives that reduce cyber risk and strengthen operational resilience
Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, implementation notes and support procedures
Microsoft Security & Infrastructure Protection
Configure and enhance Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 security and compliance capabilities
Strengthen security across endpoints, identities, applications, cloud services and infrastructure
Implement secure configurations and hardening standards in line with industry best practice
Support vulnerability management activities, ensuring issues are identified, prioritised and remediated effectively
Security Operations & Incident Response
Support day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, alert review and detection improvement
Assist with cyber security investigations, incident response, containment and remediation activities
Work closely with IT teams to address security weaknesses, vulnerabilities and configuration risks
Help maintain key security controls to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance
Continuous Improvement & Governance
Support the maintenance of security standards and accreditations, including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and CIS Controls
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency
Provide practical cyber security guidance to technical teams and project stakeholders
Maintain awareness of emerging threats and recommend improvements to strengthen security capabilities
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Experience administering and improving Microsoft 365 security controls
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender technologies, including Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft 365 Defender
Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation activities
Knowledge of security monitoring, alert triage, incident response and technical investigation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical approach to risk reduction
Experience working with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver secure technology solutions
Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance projects, operational activities and security priorities
Experience configuring or supporting security controls across cloud, endpoint and identity platforms
Desirable
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate certification
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification
CompTIA Security+, CISSP, SSCP or equivalent certifications
Experience supporting security frameworks and compliance initiatives
Experience automating operational or security-related processes
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, working closely with senior stakeholders on strategic and high-value initiatives across the Group.
By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values.
Benefits
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible benefits via Vista (Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, discounts, critical illness cover, and more)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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