IT Security Engineer

Erin Associates; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer in the North East. The successful candidate will analyze infrastructure security and provide technical security solutions. This role offers a GBP40,000 - GBP55,000 salary with bonuses, several benefits, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holidays plus bank holidays

7% employer pension contribution

Clear training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an IT Security Specialist/Engineer.
• Experience delivering security projects on time.
• Strong understanding of the security landscape.

Responsibilities

• Analyze infrastructure estates for security status.
• Act as SME for security in projects.
• Handle complex incident investigations.

Skills

Experience with SIEM platforms

Endpoint protection

Knowledge of the Microsoft security tech stack

Understanding of networking technologies

Security compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant Azure or security certifications

Job description

Overview

IT Security Engineer – North–East / Hybrid – GBP40,000 – GBP55,000 + bonuses, 35-hour work week and great benefits.

This profitable and growing organisation requires an experienced IT Security Engineer, who has a history of analysing infrastructure estates, to determine the current security status and report on recommendations. As the SME for all things Security, your role will be varied and can range from dealing with a complex incident investigation to setting up new security solutions for customers. Working as part of the wider Infrastructure team, you will help plan and execute a disaster recovery solution whilst also providing technical security input to assist project delivery. You will be responsible for technical delivery of the Security Roadmap and support continuous service improvement. The preference is for the candidate to be able to attend the Gateshead office several days a week. Flexible working can be discussed for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Analyse infrastructure estates to determine current security status and report recommendations.
• Act as the SME for all things Security across projects and customer engagements.
• Handle complex incident investigations and set up new security solutions for customers.
• Plan and execute disaster recovery solutions as part of the Infrastructure team.
• Provide technical security input to support project delivery and contribute to the Security Roadmap.
• Support continuous service improvement in security practices.
• Travel to the Gateshead office as required (flexible working arrangements discussed).

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven track record in an IT Security Specialist / Engineer role.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel).
• Endpoint protection experience.
• Track record of timely delivery of infrastructure / security projects.
• Experience with the Microsoft security tech stack.
• Good understanding of networking technologies.
• Security compliance knowledge would be beneficial.
• Relevant Azure or security certifications would be desirable (e.g., CISSP, Azure Administrator, CCNP).

Benefits and Package

• Clear training and progression opportunities, enhanced maternity and paternity, salary sacrifice schemes, yearly pay reviews and more.
• 27 days holidays + bank holidays (plus buy and sell 5 more days).
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working opportunities.

About the Company and Application Process

The company has an excellent reputation within its sector and has shown consistent growth year-on-year. They promote a healthy work–life balance and offer an excellent benefits package.

Click APPLY to be considered for the role as the client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. The process requires a maximum of two stages.

Contact – Millie Ellis

If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.

Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process.

Keywords: IT Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, Security Specialist.

Locations: Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Gateshead, Durham, South Shields, North Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Teesside, Cramlington, Hebburn, Jarrow, Consett, Blyth, Darlington, Seaham, Washington, Morpeth, Bishop Auckland.

Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.