Security Engineer

William Alexander Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An insurance company is seeking a Security Engineer to join their team in Central London. In this hands-on role, you will lead investigations into security incidents and improve security practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Security Engineering, experience with Microsoft Defender, and relevant security certifications. The role offers a salary between £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in Security Engineering or SecOps (non-cloud).
• Experiences in Microsoft Defender implementation and tuning.
• Confident communicator with analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and root cause analysis of security incidents.
• Continuously improve security tools and operational practices.
• Support and mentor apprentices in security operations.
• Collaborate with IT and InfoSec teams to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Security Engineering

Windows infrastructure

Microsoft Defender

Incident response

Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, Ethical Hacking)

Communication

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

Security Engineer - MS Defender - Insurance

Our client, an Insurer is recruiting a Security Engineer to join a small, dynamic team as the most senior technical Security Engineer, where you'll play a key role in shaping and improving security tools and practices. You'll be hands-on in triaging tickets, investigating incidents, and delivering technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis of security incidents
• Continuously improve security tools and operational practices
• Support and mentor apprentices in day-to-day security operations
• Collaborate with IT and InfoSec teams to resolve complex issues

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in Security Engineering or SecOps (non-cloud)
• Windows infrastructure experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Defender - implementation, tuning, and usage
• Experience with SIEM tools and incident response
• Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or Ethical Hacking
• Confident communicator with sharp analytical thinking

This is a permanent role and will be based in the office 1 day per week in Central London. The role is paying between £65,000 - £75,000 plus bonus & benefits.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.