Information Security Engineer

Mattioli Woods plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security-focused company is looking for an Information Security Engineer to design and implement secure solutions while ensuring systems and applications remain secure. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in information security, expertise in Azure security services, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, and a flexible benefits package within a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package including pension and health plan

Opportunities for career progression

Participation in charity and social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in information security engineering or a similar role.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure security services and cloud-native security architectures.
• Strong understanding of network, system, and application security.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of secure solutions and architectures.
• Conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments, and business impact analyses.
• Guiding secure cloud deployments, Azure AD configurations, and identity management.

Skills

Microsoft Azure security services

SIEM tools (MS Sentinel)

Cloud-native security architectures

Threat modelling

Security risk assessments

Identity management

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Job description

Shape the future of security at Mattioli Woods

We're looking for a talented Information Security Engineer to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in keeping our systems, applications, and infrastructure secure – both in the cloud and on‑premises. This is your chance to influence the way security is embedded across the organisation, develop security architecture solutions, establish security standards, contribute to key projects, and work alongside a collaborative, high‑performing team.

If you're passionate about solving complex security challenges, designing innovative solutions, and protecting critical systems, this is the role for you.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the design and implementation of secure solutions and architectures for new projects
• Conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments, and business impact analyses
• Developing and enforcing security standards, policies, and baselines across multiple platforms
• Guiding secure cloud deployments, Azure AD configurations, identity management, and access control
• Embedding security best practices into development and project delivery processes
• Collaborating with IT, development, and project teams to ensure a consistent and pragmatic security approach
• Contributing to business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response planning
• Communicating complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Partnering with auditors, vendors, and external security service providers

What we're looking for

• Minimum five years’ experience in information security engineering or a similar role
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure security services, SIEM tools (MS Sentinel), and cloud‑native security architectures
• Experience with Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, and Azure networking security
• Experience with security risk assessments, threat modelling, and business impact analysis
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls
• Strong understanding of network, system, and application security, cryptography, and identity management
• Experience with business continuity planning and disaster recovery
• Proven ability to lead projects, work autonomously, and influence stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Experience in financial services is desirable

Why Mattioli Woods?

At Mattioli Woods, you'll join a professional, supportive environment where your skills and ideas truly make an impact. You'll work on innovative security projects, influence business‑wide security practices, and help shape the organisation's resilience strategy. We value integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning – and we make sure our people enjoy what they do.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits package including group pension, life assurance, income protection, and health cash plan
• Hybrid working with flexibility to attend the office as needed
• Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and technical growth
• Participation in charity and social activities