Senior IT Security Officer

Salt Digital Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure programme seeks a Senior IT Security Officer for their Birmingham office. This vital role will enhance the organization's security posture, focusing on incident response, vulnerability management, and collaboration with third-party services. Candidates should have broad IT security experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT security across networks, infrastructure, and software.
• Hands-on experience in SOC environments and incident remediation.
• Knowledge of IT security frameworks and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Security Operations activities including incident response.
• Plan and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Manage third-party Security Operations Centre and escalate incidents.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

Job description

We’re working with one of the UK’s major infrastructure programmes as they look to grow their internal cybersecurity capability. They’re hiring a Senior IT Security Officer to join their Security, Compliance, and Identity function in Birmingham.

This is a critical hands-on position focused on improving the organisation’s security posture through proactive monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and supplier collaboration. The role will be part of a wider security team and reports to the Lead IT Security Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day Security Operations activities including incident response and threat detection.
Plan and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Support live cyber incident investigations and remediation actions.
Provide risk mitigation recommendations and technical input on audit actions.
Help manage a third-party Security Operations Centre and escalate complex incidents.
Create and maintain playbooks for incident response and drive security capability improvements.

Experience Required:
Experience working across a wide IT security landscape, including networks, infrastructure, and software.
Hands-on experience in SOC environments and live incident remediation.
Knowledge of IT security frameworks, access controls, and network security.
Familiarity with ITIL v4, Agile, and technical security tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM).
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across internal and external teams.

Location: Birmingham – Hybrid
Salary: 35k – 43k

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2505-353512

Salary: £35000 - £43000 per annum

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 01/07/2025

Job Industries: Cyber Security Jobs

Job Locations: West Midlands

Job Types: Permanent

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