IT Security Engineer

Job Description - IT Security Engineer Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Security Engineer to join our team and help distribute the existing workload.

SC Clearance or eligibilty to obtain - UK Only Please.

The successful candidate will work closely with other team members while acting as a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) in one or more areas. This role requires a strong technical foundation.Combined with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently without micromanagement.Your Role:

• Manage and maintain on-premises IT Security infrastructure technologies, including:
• Firewall administration.
• SIEM and SOAR platforms.
• Network troubleshooting.
• Vulnerability management.
• Oversee and enhance security within the Microsoft 365 stack.
• Collaborate with team members on complex projects while independently owning specific technical domains.
• Respond effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

About you:

• Years of experience in infrastructure or security engineering roles.
• Firewall management (Check Point, Palo Alto preferred).
• SIEM and SOAR platforms (Splunk SOAR, LogRhythm).
• Vulnerability management (Tenable).
• Network troubleshooting (Cisco desirable).
• Microsoft 365 security stack (required).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work unsupervised.
• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration.

Desirable Skills:

• PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with equivalent technologies if not exact brands.
• Exposure to automation and process improvement.

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