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Cyber Security Engineer
Cabot Learning Federation, Bristol, BS15 4JT23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 January 2026
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,649 - £42,301
Cyber Security Engineer job summary
Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Actual Annual Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (CLF Grade F) Based on hours and working weeks
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday / All year-round
Additional role info: The primary location for this role is Digitech Studio School in Bristol, with regular travel to other academies as needed. Outside of these on-site responsibilities, the role offers flexibility to work remotely, supporting a balanced and adaptable working arrangement.
Provisional Start Date: January 2026
Your opportunity to protect and empower digital education across our trust
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cyber Security Engineer to join our central IT team at Cabot Learning Federation. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of our cyber security systems and services, safeguarding the Trust’s digital infrastructure and supporting thousands of learners and educators across our academies.
You’ll lead on Trust-wide cyber security strategy and operations, proactively monitor and respond to threats, and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure our systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with best practice. From penetration testing and phishing simulations to policy development and incident response, your work will be central to protecting the digital experience of our community.
About you
You will have:
- Extensive technical knowledge of cyber security across networking, Windows domains, and cloud environments, including Active Directory, Office 365, PowerShell, SIEM platforms, and anti-malware systems.
- Hands-on experience designing and managing security systems, conducting penetration tests, phishing simulations, and supporting eDiscovery investigations.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels, translate complex risks into actionable insights, and lead collaborative security initiatives across the Trust.
- A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement, with a focus on supporting education through secure and effective technology.
- Relevant qualifications, including a Level 6 Cyber Security Technical Professional Degree (or working towards it), or equivalent experience.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification prior to submitting an application.
Why work in CLF’s Central IT Team?
In this role, you’ll be a key part of our Central IT Team – responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions across the trust. You’ll have the opportunity to shape cyber security strategy, work with cutting-edge tools, and contribute to a mission-driven organisation that values digital safety in education.
We offer:
- A chance to lead and influence cyber security practices across a multi-academy trust.
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements – from our Bristol office, home, and onsite support.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification in cyber security.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the safety of students and staff.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
- Closing Date: 30 November 2025 @11.59pm
- Shortlisting: 02 December 2025
- Interviews: 10 December 2025
For an informal discussion about the role/to find out more, please email CLFs Recruitment Team directly (details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page on CLFs main website, or in the 'Application Instructions' section when applying).
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cabot Learning Federation
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) is a diverse West Country multi-academy trust which is home to 36 schools operating in five clusters in Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Somerset.
The CLF is unique due to its tight geographical concentration, the diversity of the communities it serves, and the variety of educational provisions it offers. We are one of the largest and most respected trusts in the South West and hold national as well as regional recognition due to the breadth and influence of strong practice in our trust.
Our collaborative culture, driven by a strong moral purpose, is key to our success. We believe strong collaboration can drive school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. Our team is united with the common goal of delivering outstanding educational experiences and promoting the life chances of the young people in our academies now and in the future.
Following a recent period of growth, we are proud to serve circa 18,000 pupils who all attend one of our 10 secondary academies, 17 primary academies, an all-through provision, a studio school, a discrete post-16 provision, three special schools and two alternative provisions spanning the age ranges.
The CLF is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. To ensure our leadership team is fully representative of the people we serve, we are encouraging applications for this role from global majority communities.
We are proud to be part of a diverse region and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupils’ needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.
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