IT Security Engineer Remote / Hybrid

This role will report to the Head of Cyber Security, focuses on engineering, maintaining, and improving core security controls across network, cloud, and endpoint environments. You will play a key part in strengthening defensive capabilities and supporting incident response activities. You can work remotely but there are also multiple offices for the employees.

Client Details

A UK-based not for profit organisation with a distributed technology landscape, currently investing in modernising cyber security and cloud infrastructure.

Description

• Manage and enhance security tooling including endpoint protection, content filtering, email security, and vulnerability scanning.
• Deliver technical incident analysis and response, supporting containment, remediation, and service improvement.
• Configure and support firewalls, networks, Microsoft security platforms, and cloud security controls.
• Conduct technical reviews, system hardening, security assessments, and infrastructure testing.
• Maintain configuration baselines and ensure secure build standards.
• Support the design and operation of secure network and cloud architectures.
• Perform vulnerability management and coordinate remediation activities.
• Provide technical security guidance to IT teams and project stakeholders.

Profile

• Experience with Microsoft security stacks (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, etc.).
• Experience in networking, firewalls, routers/switches, and cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred).
• Experience with vulnerability management, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, identity management, and email security.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 concepts (preferred).
• Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment with occasional on-site presence.

Job Offer

• Primarily remote working
• Strong pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing over time.
• Life assurance, employee wellbeing support, and 24/7 assistance programme.
• Professional development opportunities, including funded training