Information Security Engineer

Akkodis; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an Information Security Engineer to fortify their cyber defense strategies. This full-time, permanent position requires strong analytical skills and experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 security. The role involves commuting to the Oxfordshire office once a month, collaborating closely with a skilled team to enhance security posture.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Technical Information or Cyber Security Engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 security.
• Deep understanding of security aspects of infrastructure, application, web, and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security solutions to safeguard critical assets.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement effective solutions.
• Articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Azure

Microsoft 365 security

Technical architecture

Cybersecurity

Education

Technical security qualifications (AZ-500 or MS-500 preferred)

Job description

Information Security Engineer

£70,000 - £80,000 + car allowance, bonus, private medical and lots more

Full Time / Permanent

Hybrid / Remote - monthly travel to head office in Oxfordshire ideally

The Company:

My client is an industry leading and award-winning financial services organisation who operate on a global scale. They are headquartered in Oxfordshire, UK and also have offices throughout Europe and the US.

The Role:

We are looking for a driven and experienced Information Security Engineer to join a small but highly skilled experienced team and they continue to grow.

As an Information Security Engineer you will play a pivotal role in shaping and fortifying the organisation's cyber defence strategies. Leveraging deep technical expertise and strategic vision, you will be responsible for developing and implementing security solutions that safeguard critical assets and data.

In addition to this you must have strong analytical skills to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective solutions, as well as excellent communication skills to articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will need to be happy commuting to the Oxfordshire head office once a month ideally for team meetings and workshops etc.

The Person:

This role would suit someone with a broad skill set who can act as a Technical SME whilst also wearing multiple hats and collaborating with a range of stakeholders. We are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience of working in a Technical Information or Cyber Security Engineering role preferably with a broad remit / in a smaller team
• Must have strong hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 security.
• Deep understanding of technical architecture and security aspects of infrastructure / networking, application, web, and cloud technologies.
• Technical security qualifications such as AZ-500 or MS-500 would be preferred but are not essential.
• Any financial services or similar regulated industry experience is a bonus.

Contact:

Please apply via the link or contact [e-mail] for more information.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

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