SC-Cleared IT Systems & Security Engineer

Info Res; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple in-office/hybrid options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension / retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) in Westminster, London, seeks an experienced IT Systems and Security Analyst. You will own a broad set of IT systems, drive security-focused delivery, and support diverse users across a SME environment. A hands-on, proactive approach with a security-first mindset is essential.

The role requires UK SC clearance or eligibility. You will work in a hybrid setup with occasional visits to the London office and short notice onsite support.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure/AzureAD, SSO, and M365, plus AWS for SME environments.
• Experience administering a wide range of SaaS applications in SME environments.
• Strong background in supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile OS environments.
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials and security risk management; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support, monitor, and refine IT systems and security across SaaS and IaaS platforms (AzureAD, M365, AWS).
• Maintain a diverse hardware/OS ecosystem (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Handle day-to-day IT ops: provisioning, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Coordinate with SOC/MDR for alerts and threats to safeguard data and systems.
• Support internal audit processes and compliance baselines (Cyber Essentials).
• Propose improvements to security workflows, technologies, and delivery methods.
• Evolve operational security delivery in investigations within a dynamic environment.

Skills

Azure/AzureAD

SSO integrations

AWS

SaaS administration

Windows/macOS/Linux support

Security risk management

AI awareness

UK SC clearance eligibility

Tools

AzureAD

M365

AWS

Office 365

Teams

Slack

Job description

Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) in Westminster, London, seeks an experienced IT Systems and Security Analyst. You will own a broad set of IT systems, drive security-focused delivery, and support diverse users across a SME environment. A hands-on, proactive approach with a security-first mindset is essential.

The role requires UK SC clearance or eligibility. You will work in a hybrid setup with occasional visits to the London office and short notice onsite support.