IT Security Engineer

OCC Computer Personnel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced IT Security Engineer to deliver end-to-end solutions in cyber security. Based in Staffordshire, you'll safeguard systems and personal data against cyber threats, work with cross-functional teams on exciting projects, and receive ongoing training and development. Candidates should have strong knowledge of network security and a proactive approach to IT security. This role offers a collaborative working environment and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Continuous training and development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Previous end-to-end experience in cyber security.
• Strong knowledge of network security.
• Expertise in endpoint protection and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security integrity of IT systems.
• Lead and support IT security projects.
• Investigate and implement cybersecurity tools.

Skills

CyberArk

Mimecast

Antivirus

EDR

Crowdstrike

Security Awareness Platform, KnowBe4

O365

Web Proxy/proxies

Phishing

Policies

Active Directory

Job description

IT Security Engineer / Cyber Security Engineer

IT Cyber Security team looking for an experienced Engineer who likes end-to-end solution delivery in IT security.

Tech stack:

• CyberArk
• Mimecast
• antivirus
• EDR
• Crowdstrike
• Security Awareness Platform, KnowBe4
• O365
• Web Proxy/proxies
• Phishing
• Policies
• AD/Active Directory

You will be responsible for ensuring the correct level of security integrity to protect systems, information, personal data and people from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access for an amazing client who offer progression and development.

The role is a real mix of exciting projects and BAU and you can make the role your own. Someone who is proactive, likes to get stuck in and likes to see things to completion. Previous end to end experience in cyber security would be preferred. A good all‑rounder who has now specialised in IT and Cyber security.

Hands on Cyber Security ensuring the security and resilience of IT systems. Working with the wider business to support existing and new projects for infrastructure, application, and operations teams to ensure existing systems are improved and new systems are implemented to continuously improve our security posture. Working on design and architecture. You will lead and support IT security projects, ensuring secure, timely, and effective project delivery.

The client would like someone with NIST and Cyber Essentials.

Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and threat detection/protection.

Always staying one step ahead, investigating cybersecurity tools to ensure strong, up-to-date defences across on-prem, cloud AWS and SaaS environments.

The role is office based in Staffordshire and the client offer a lovely collaborative working environment. You will receive continuous training and development, be able to see projects through end to end.