IT Security Engineer

Gleeson Recruitment Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a proactive Security Engineer to enhance their security function. This fully remote role emphasizes strategic development and operational support within a collaborative IT environment. Candidates should have extensive experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 security and possess excellent problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Strong training and development support

Collaborative IT team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT Security Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 & Azure Security.
• Hands-on with SIEM solutions like Exabeam.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Shape and improve SIEM monitoring and response.
• Support compliance with Cyber Essentials certification.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Security

Azure Security

Networking fundamentals

SIEM

Endpoint security

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Scripting

Education

AZ-500

CISSP

CCSP

CISM

Job description

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Associate Director at Gleeson Recruitment Group - Cloud & IT Infrastructure

Are you a proactive and hands-on Security Engineer looking for something beyond the "run-of-the-mill" SOC role?
We're partnering with a market leading organisation to find a dynamic Security Engineer to join their close knit security function. This is a mostly remote position (95%+), but we're looking for someone who thrives in autonomy and enjoys solving problems before they become incidents.

What's different about this role?
This isn't a role where you'll sit back and triage tickets. You'll be working in close knit team, actively involved in developing security strategies, responding to threats and strengthening infrastructure. You'll also occasionally lend a hand across IT when needed - so a generalist IT background is helpful too.
The environment is Microsoft-focused (Azure, M365, Defender), with Exabeam as the primary SIEM, and you'll play a key part in their journey toward Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

The Role

• Investigate, respond to, and resolve security incidents
• Shape and improve SIEM monitoring and response using Exabeam
• Guide on Azure security controls: Entra ID, Defender, NSGs, Key Vault, etc.
• Harden infrastructure across Microsoft 365 and Endpoint environments
• Collaborate with System Admins, SOC Analysts, and Network Engineers
• Support compliance with upcoming Cyber Essentials certification
• Automate tasks with scripting (PowerShell, KQL, Python a plus)
• Help non-technical users understand and adopt secure practices

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in IT Security Engineering or a related technical field
• Proven hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft 365 & Azure Security (Defender, Entra ID, Conditional Access)
  • Networking fundamentals (Cisco Meraki, VPNs, segmentation)
  • SIEM (ideally Exabeam)
  • Endpoint security and EDR/XDR
• Background in general IT or infrastructure support
• Excellent communication skills, patient and clear with non-IT users
• Proactive and self-starting mindset, someone who "gets on with it"
• Certifications: AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, CISM
• Experience with compliance initiatives like Cyber Essentials
• Any coding/scripting ability (PowerShell/KQL/Python)

Working Pattern

• Fully remote with occasional head office visits
• Flexible approach to working patterns in a family friendly culture
• Strong training and development support
• Friendly, collaborative IT team of 50 across Infrastructure, Dev & Ops
• The chance to help shape how a major UK organisation tackles cyber security
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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