Information Security Engineer

OCC Computer Personnel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join their growing team. This hands-on role will involve driving innovation, leading IT security projects, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in security and experience managing complex global environments. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on global cybersecurity efforts.

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about cybersecurity excellence.
• Strong technical expertise in security frameworks.
• Experience in managing complex global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support major IT security projects.
• Take ownership of incident response activities.
• Guide business on security implications of new technologies.
• Champion compliance with ISO27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Skills

ISO 27001

NIST

Cyber Essentials Plus

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

Security frameworks

Tools

Mimecast

CrowdStrike

O365

Job description

Overview

Information Cyber Security Engineer (ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus)

Cyber Security Engineer to join a growing team, a leading global organisation. In this hands-on role, you\'ll be at the heart of the company\'s security operations driving innovation, leading key initiatives, and shaping the future of their cybersecurity landscape. Working closely with infrastructure, application, and operations teams, you\'ll embed security best practices into every layer of IT. From managing cutting-edge security tools to strengthening defences across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments, you\'ll play a vital role in safeguarding critical systems and data.

The environment is - Mimecast, Antivirus/EDR, CrowdStrike, Security Awareness Platform, KnowBe4, O365, Web Proxy/proxies, Phishing, Policies, AD/Active Directory. However the client is happy to welcome candidates with other tech backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support major IT security projects, ensuring secure, efficient, and timely delivery.
• Take ownership of incident response activities, continuously refining processes to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Guide the business on security implications of new technologies and contribute to strategic decisions that define the company’s long-term roadmap.
• Champion compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Qualifications / Attributes

• Proactive, forward-thinking, and passionate about cybersecurity excellence.
• Strong technical expertise with a deep understanding of security frameworks.
• Experience managing complex global environments.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights.

Joining this organisation means more than just a job – it\'s your chance to make a genuine impact on a global scale, helping to protect people, data, and innovation. If you\'re ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, please get in touch.