Security Operations Engineer

Suits Me Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise fintech primée recherche un Ingénieur en opérations de sécurité pour renforcer sa posture de sécurité. Vous gérerez l'infrastructure IT, répondrez aux alertes de sécurité et collaborerez avec les équipes pour assurer la conformité. Ce rôle dynamique nécessite une expertise en sécurité, une autonomie et la capacité à travailler dans un environnement en évolution rapide.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Structured career path with support for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure prouvée dans un rôle d'Ingénieur en opérations IT ou de sécurité, idéalement dans un environnement fintech.
• Expérience pratique avec Microsoft Defender et d'autres produits de sécurité.
• Connaissance des meilleures pratiques de sécurité sur MacOS et Windows.

Responsibilities

• Surveiller et maintenir l'infrastructure de sécurité informatique avec Microsoft Defender.
• Répondre aux alertes de sécurité et mener des analyses des causes profondes.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de conformité pour respecter les réglementations.

Skills

Security best practices

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Analytical approach

Education

Experience in IT Operations and/or Security Engineer role

Tools

Microsoft Defender

SIEM tools

Endpoint management tools

Job description

Location: Manchester (hybrid)

The Role

As a Security Operations Engineer in the IT Operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our company’s security posture.

About Suits Me

Suits Me is a multi-award-winning, ethical fintech dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and equal opportunity. We provide an innovative alternative to traditional banking that’s built to serve
the needs of people who are underserved or excluded by mainstream financial institutions.
We’re in a dynamic phase of growth, expanding across the UK and actively exploring opportunities for European and global reach.
Our digital current account comes with all the essentials and more. Account holders receive a contactless Mastercard debit card, access to key banking-like features, cashback rewards at major
retailers, and an easy onboarding process with no credit checks or lengthy paperwork.
At Suits Me, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, accessible, and modern way to manage their money, regardless of background, income, or employment status.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor and maintain the company’s IT security infrastructure using Microsoft Defender and
  other security tools.
• Respond to and investigate security alerts, performing root cause analysis and remediation.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing evidence of controls and contributing to
  audit readiness activities.
• Collaborate with the compliance and risk teams to ensure IT operations meet regulatory
  obligations.
• Support vulnerability management efforts, including patching and system hardening.
• Assist in maintaining secure and efficient identity and access management practices,
  including integration with M365 and Azure AD.
• Contribute to incident response planning and participate in post-incident reviews.
• Continuously improve IT security posture by identifying gaps and implementing effective
  solutions in line with best practices and regulatory guidance.
• Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot and support computer workstations, laptops,
  printers, and other IT equipment ensuring compliance with corporate security and
  configuration standards

What you’ll bring to Suits Me

• Proven previous experience in an IT Operations and/or Security Engineer role, ideally within
  a fintech or regulated financial services environment.
• Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Defender and other security products.
• Strong understanding of security best practices across MacOS and Windows platforms.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as , Cyber Essentials, or FCA
  regulations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond quickly to technical issues.
• Good documentation skills and an ability to work with non-technical stakeholders to explain
  security concepts.
• Knowledge of endpoint management tools (e.g., Intune, SimpleMDM).
• Experience with SIEM tools and log analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Standout candidates will also…

• Have adaptability and flexibility
• Have a probing and analytical approach with the ability to pre-empt potential problems and
  identify inefficiencies
• Understand critical IT measures & systems and how they contribute to business goals and
  objectives
• 30 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Structured career path with support for continuous learning and development