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IT Security Engineer

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Security Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a leading global firm in the legal and financial sectors.
  • Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in Cyber Security, focusing on IT, network, and security engineering.
  • The role involves implementing security controls, managing Data Loss Prevention solutions, and enhancing identity and access management.
  • Proficiency in security technologies such as Azure, Microsoft Defender, and SIEM tools is required, along with professional certifications like CISSP or OSCP.
  • The job offers a hybrid work environment with only 2 days in the office, and the salary is competitive but not specified in the description.

Security Engineer - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you an experienced Security Engineer looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a talented and proactive professional to join a leading global firm, offering a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the legal and financial sectors.

As a Security Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing and maintaining security controls and tools, ensuring the safety and integrity of our client’s IT infrastructure. You’ll work closely with various departments to enhance security processes and drive innovation in IT security.

What’s on Offer?

  • Work with a global team, across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Gain hands-on experience with top-tier security technology and tools.
  • A chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and take ownership of critical security projects.
  • Hybrid work environment - only 2 days in the office required.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and deployment of secure design and implementation for the IT security maturity programme.
  • Integrate new IT security technologies and enhance internal capabilities for security testing.
  • Collaborate with IT and development teams to embed security-by-design principles.
  • Perform vulnerability management, monitoring security alerts, and conducting security scanning to mitigate risks.
  • Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions and security incidents globally.
  • Improve identity and access management, as well as encryption key management infrastructure.

Key Requirements:

  • 5-10 years of experience in Cyber Security, with strong hands-on technical support in IT, network, and security engineering.
  • Proficiency in security technology management, incident response, malware protection, and threat analytics.
  • Experience with Azure, Microsoft Defender, and network security solutions (Cisco, Palo Alto).
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
  • Familiarity with cloud security and application firewalls.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds professional security certifications (CISSP, SANS, OSCP, or equivalent).
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and present security solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and able to manage security incidents under pressure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and contribute to a company that values innovation, diversity, and excellence in IT security. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a desire to make a tangible impact, apply now!

Location: Hybrid, 2 days in the office.

Contract: 12-month fixed-term.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.