IT Security Operations Engineer

Description:

Are you a skilled IT Security Operations Engineer looking for a challenging role where you can develop, implement, and maintain cutting-edge security solutions? If you have a talent for innovation and a passion for safeguarding global IT estates against evolving threats, then we want to hear from you.
This position reports to the Global Technology Operations Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring the global estate remains protected from both new and existing threats.
You will deliver a best-in-class service, enhancing the security operations and contributing to the overarching technology strategy.
Your responsibilities as an IT Security Operations Engineer:
* Develop and enhance the company’s security posture, ensuring effective communication and teamwork across all departments.
* Design and implement monitoring solutions to detect security incidents across the global estate, promptly responding to and resolving these issues.
* Manage and optimise existing security tools including identity, endpoint, and network security, as well as on-prem and cloud applications.
* Collaborate with external security suppliers to manage outsourced security services effectively.
* Lead security initiatives such as penetration testing, security training, and threat intelligence gathering to strengthen organizational security awareness and defenses.
* Innovate and automate processes to improve threat mitigation and system resilience, continually updating security policies and practices.
Your current experience which will help you as an IT Security Operations Engineer:
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering, with a degree in ICT or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Expertise in deploying and managing enterprise-level security technologies such as IAM, EDR, cloud security, and vulnerability management.
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure/365 security environments and networking fundamentals, including firewalls.
* Experience with incident response, and familiarity with security and risk management frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.
* Proven ability to work independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of performing under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills, with a passion for continual learning and improvement in the field of IT security.
What you can expect as an IT Security Operations Engineer:
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
* Team bonus plan.
* Hybrid work available.
* Healthcare scheme.
* Company pension.
* Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays.
NS85 Ltd is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age