InfoSec Engineer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company is looking for an experienced Information Security Engineer to join their Information Security team. This role focuses on enhancing cybersecurity defenses, leading the design and testing of security tools, and working with global IT teams to implement proactive security measures. Candidates should have a strong background in incident response, security frameworks, and an enthusiasm for self-learning. This position is full-time, located in Oxford, UK, and requires excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in security incident management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST.
• Understanding of the MITRE attack framework.

Responsibilities

• Enhance cybersecurity defenses of ONT’s information systems.
• Lead design and testing of security controls.
• Detect and assess vulnerabilities across IT.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-learning

Education

Cybersecurity certification (e.g., OSCP, OSDA)

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys or Nessus)

Job description

Oxford Nanopore has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information-rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The technology is used to understand and characterize the biology of humans, animals, plants, bacteria, viruses and diseases such as cancer. By enabling biological insights, we strive to improve life on Earth and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Information Security team as an Information Security Engineer in a fast-paced organization.

The Details…

The InfoSec Engineer is responsible for enhancing the cybersecurity defenses of ONT’s information systems.

This role will lead the design, testing, identification and communication of security weaknesses to stakeholders across ONT and improve security controls and practices.

The role looks to fully exploit the security tools available and enhance ONT’s technical assurance activities, working alongside Global IT teams to implement proactive security configurations including Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), User Entity and behavior Analytics (UEBA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), email filtering, and vulnerability scanning tools.

The InfoSec Engineer has the opportunity to uncover security flaws and control weaknesses across Oxford Nanopore's IT and application estate, while performing security operations functions to bolster the Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) in order to protect Oxford Nanopore and its information, and respond in a timely manner to cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the blue team and threat hunting capability to harden and enhance the technological controls on Oxford Nanopore's IT estate.
• Detect and assess vulnerabilities across Oxford Nanopore's IT and work through to successful resolution.
• Work with the MSOC and as part of the Incident Response Team to triage incidents, identifying false positives.
• Work with third parties to securely configure the platforms contributing to Oxford Nanopore’s security stack: EDR, SIEM/SOAR, SWG, DLP and vulnerability management.
• Advise on security architecture improvements: changing vendors, enhancing services and identifying solutions.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation.

You might be a good fit if you have:

• An interest in uncovering security flaws.
• Previous experience with incident response and can bring suggestions on good practices that suit Oxford Nanopore.
• This role requires a self-learner and individual who continually seeks to expand their knowledge and skills.
• An enthusiasm for self-learning and continually expanding one’s knowledge and skills.
• The ability to work as part of a wider team, and be confident in making decisions.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Experience of security incident management.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, CIS.
• Previous experience in a similar role such as engineer, analyst, or specialist.
• Understanding of MITRE attack framework.
• Cybersecurity certification such as OSCP, OSDA, CRTO, GPEN, CDSA, or similar.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools like Qualys or Nessus.
• Familiarity with software engineering or application security.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, color, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

About Us

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used to understand and characterize the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments. With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3017
• Job Category Business Operations
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 04:22 PM
• Apply Before 02/06/2026, 04:22 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Oxford Science Park, OXFORD, OX4 4DQ, GB