Security Engineer: Threat Defense & ISO27001 Compliance

Southern Communications Group; Dummer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Birthday Day Off

Buy Holiday Scheme

Career Development and Progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Discounted Retail Vouchers

Reduced Gym Membership

SCG Mobile Benefit

Employee Referral Bonus

Annual Salary Reviews

Pension Scheme

Onsite Canteen

Free On-Site Parking

Charity Events

Job summary

Southern Communications Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Specialist to protect IT systems and data by implementing and monitoring security controls. You will handle incident responses, threat intelligence, and contribute to accreditation efforts.

The role includes overseeing vulnerability and endpoint management, configuring IAM services, and ensuring compliance with ISO27001 and CyberEssentials standards.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of security tools, frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability management processes.
• Understanding of endpoint protection technologies and policies.
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles.
• Familiarity with security accreditations such as ISO27001, CyberEssentials and CyberEssentials+.
• Excellent incident response and threat intelligence skills.
• Strong communication skills to convey security matters to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Management: Manage ticket workload within the Security team and respond to active alerts and ongoing incidents.
• Vulnerability & Endpoint Management: Conduct penetration testing, track corrective actions and manage endpoint protection configurations.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Write policies and ensure ISO27001, CyberEssentials and related audits and accreditation requirements are met.

Skills

Security tools

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Endpoint protection

Identity and access management

Security accreditations

Communication skills

Job description

Southern Communications Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Specialist to protect IT systems and data by implementing and monitoring security controls. You will handle incident responses, threat intelligence, and contribute to accreditation efforts.

The role includes overseeing vulnerability and endpoint management, configuring IAM services, and ensuring compliance with ISO27001 and CyberEssentials standards.