It Security Engineer

 

Description:

We're working with a well-established, technology-led organisation who are investing in their cyber capability and looking for an IT Security Engineer to play a key role in protecting their systems, infrastructure, and data.

This is a hands-on position where you'll lead on threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Monitoring and analysing security events (SIEM, endpoints, networks)
  • Investigating incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and driving proactive security improvements
  • Acting as the go-to escalation point for security issues
  • Supporting compliance with security standards and best practice
  • Working closely with IT and wider teams to embed security across systems

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in a cybersecurity / IT security role
  • Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM (Sentinel), EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS)
  • Experience working in a SOC/NOC or similar environment
  • Good understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.)
  • Ability to investigate threats and respond to incidents effectively

Bonus points for:

  • Security certifications (Security+, CEH, CISM, CISA)
  • Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell)

What's On Offer

  • Flexitime + early Friday finish
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension (6-7%), life assurance & sick pay
  • Free parking, onsite café & gym access

Organization Spectrum IT Recruitment
Industry IT / Telecom / Software Jobs
Occupational Category IT Security Engineer
Job Location Southend-on-Sea,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-05-20 5:12 pm
Expires on 2026-07-04