Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Are you an experienced cyber security professional who wants to help us make a difference?
From incident management to day-to-day development and maintenance of our cyber security solutions, we re looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to ensure our digital infrastructure is safe and protected.

What does this role do?
As Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you ll:

• manage the day-to-day operations of our Cyber Security Operations Centre, supervising colleagues in the team to ensure a responsive, effective service is delivered,
• lead on cyber incident management, working closely with colleagues to ensure all incidents are managed swiftly and effectively, and steps are taken to mitigate future risks and keep our digital world safe,
• run the vulnerability management programme, proactively and continuously identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the digital infrastructure,
• contribute to effective cyber security architecture and engineering, ensuring high security standards are maintained at all times.

First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 10th and 11th June 2026 and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you ll need to be an experienced cyber security engineer, and we re particularly interested in candidates with a strong technical background in IT infrastructure, cloud, and application security. You ll be an effective team player, who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, enjoys collaborating with others, and has experience of supervising colleagues or distributing work. You ll be confident communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and comfortable contributing to Technical Governance Forum debates. A commitment to the work we do is essential.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It s what we ve been doing since 1891 and how we ve grown to become the UK s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.