Information Security Engineer

Mattioli Woods; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located in Leicester is looking for an experienced Information Security Engineer. This role involves designing secure solutions, conducting risk assessments, and developing security standards in a hybrid working environment. With a minimum of 5 years in information security, you'll collaborate with various teams to influence security practices. The company offers a competitive salary along with flexible benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits: group pension, life assurance

Health cash plan

Career progression opportunities

Participation in charity and social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in information security engineering.
• Knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure solutions.
• Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Develop and enforce security standards across platforms.

Skills

Expertise in Microsoft Azure security services

Experience with Azure AD

Strong background in security risk assessments

Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Tools

SIEM tools (MS Sentinel)

Job description

Information Security Engineer

Location : Leicester [Hybrid Working]

Salary : Competitive + Benefits

Shape the future of security at Mattioli Woods

About the Role

We're seeking a talented Information Security Engineer to join our growing team and shape the future of security at Mattioli Woods. You'll design secure solutions, establish security standards, and work alongside a collaborative, high-performing team to protect our systems, applications, and infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.

If you're passionate about solving complex security challenges and protecting critical systems, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and implementation of secure solutions and architectures for new projects
• Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments, and business impact analyses
• Develop and enforce security standards, policies, and baselines across multiple platforms
• Guide secure cloud deployments, Azure AD configurations, identity management, and access control
• Embed security best practices into development and project delivery processes
• Collaborate with IT, development, and project teams to ensure consistent, pragmatic security
• Contribute to business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response planning
• Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Partner with auditors, vendors, and external security service providers

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in information security engineering or similar role
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure security services and SIEM tools (MS Sentinel)
• Experience with Azure AD, Conditional Access, and Azure networking security
• Strong background in security risk assessments, threat modelling, and business impact analysis
• Knowledge of security frameworks : ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls
• Deep understanding of network, system, 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
• Financial services experience is a plus

Why Join Mattioli Woods?

Work in a professional, supportive environment where your expertise drives real impact. You'll influence business-wide security practices, lead innovative projects, and help shape our resilience strategy. We value integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits : group pension, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan
• Hybrid working with office flexibility
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
• Participation in charity and social activities