Cyber Security Engineer - London (Hybrid) - 700 per day inside IR35 - 4 months+All applicants must hold an active SC clearance.My client is on the hunt for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a central government client of theirs. You will be joining an AppSec team focused on building security automation into delivery pipelines and conducting security focused tests against digital services.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.Evaluate the automated security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency checking, IaC etc), and make necessary recommendations.Collaborate with developers to remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure secure code practices.Provide expert input on cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevSecOps tooling.Assist in maintaining security assurance across the SDLC in line with MoJ and NCSC guidelines.Essential CriteriaPenetration testing, ethical hacking, or vulnerability assessments.Security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, Nmap, Metasploit, etc.).DevSecOps principles and tools (e.g., Veracode, SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security, IaC scanning, etc.).Secure Cloud Infrastructure, specifically AWS and Azure.Scripting and automation using Python and Bash.Certifications: OSCP or CREST / TIGER Scheme.Strong communication skills and the ability to explain security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.DesirableExperience deliv