IT Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled security professional to enhance their infrastructure team's capabilities. This role involves securing both physical and cloud environments, implementing security measures, and automating tasks using advanced tools. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure best practices in security, conduct proactive threat hunting, and lead incident investigations. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about cybersecurity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in securing both physical and cloud environments.
• Proficiency in security tooling and threat hunting.

Responsibilities

• Secure infrastructure across multiple offices and cloud subscriptions.
• Design and implement security controls to mitigate risks.

Skills

Infrastructure Security

Cloud Security

Security Tooling

Threat Hunting

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Nessus

Sentinel SIEM

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Location: London - Hybrid (2 days per week) or Hampshire

Up to £70,000

An opportunity to join a market leading business in their infrastructure team working to support and continuously improve technical threat identification, mitigation, and response measures, both physical and cloud-based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure infrastructure across multiple UK and international offices, as well as Microsoft Cloud subscriptions, using a balanced-risk approach.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and measures to mitigate risks.
• Automate security tasks, implement tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Nessus), and provide training where needed.
• Enhance and maintain threat detection and response processes, including the use of Sentinel SIEM and collaboration with an outsourced Security Operations Centre.
• Perform proactive threat hunting and lead security incident investigations.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, system hardening, and compliance audits.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, Product, and Platform teams to implement security best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience securing infrastructure in both physical and cloud environments (DevOps, Microsoft Cloud).
• Proficiency in security tooling, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Sentinel), and threat hunting.
• Experience with IP networks, WAN technologies, virtual servers, and endpoint security.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams while ensuring quality and prioritisation.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving approach.

In return my client can offer a salary of up to £70,000- £75,000 hybrid working in central London and other benefits.