Security Engineer

Job Description - Security Engineer (17272)

Job Description

• Security Engineer ( 17272 )
• Description

We are easy Jet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year.

If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easy Jet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues.

We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easy Jet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easy Jet.

• READ ON IF YOU
• Have experience working in security engineering, technical security or IT operations.
• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges and strengthening cyber security controls.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where you can work alongside technology and security specialists.
• Want to play a key role in protecting systems, information and services used across a leading European airline.
• THE TEAM

You’ll join our Technical Security team within the wider Digital Safety organisation.

The team is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of easy Jet’s information and information systems through effective security engineering, tooling and technical controls.

Working closely with colleagues across Technology, Security Operations and Incident Response, you’ll help ensure our security services remain resilient, effective and ready to support the evolving needs of the business.

THE ROLE

As a Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for implementing, maintaining and operating technical security controls that protect critical systems and services across easy Jet.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll support the day‑to‑day operation of security tooling, provide technical security expertise, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our cyber security capabilities.

Key responsibilities include

• Implementing, configuring and maintaining operational security systems and technical security services.
• Supporting the reliability and effectiveness of security tools and controls.
• Assisting with vulnerability remediation and security control improvement activities.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation, runbooks and operational guidance.
• Supporting security investigations and remediation activities alongside Security Operations and Incident Response teams.
• Providing security‑focused technical support and consultancy to Technology teams across the business.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of the security engineering roadmap.
• Keeping up to date with emergent cyber security threats, technologies and industry best practice.

Requirements of the Role

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset and a passion for security engineering.

You’ll bring

• Experience within a security engineering, technical security or IT operations environment.
• Understanding of common security technologies and security control implementation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work methodically and follow defined technical processes and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across technical teams.

Experience with any of the following technologies would be beneficial

• Microsoft Purview, including DLP and IRM capabilities.
• Splunk SIEM.
• Zscaler.
• WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
• Up to 20% annual bonus opportunity.
• 25 days' holiday.
• BAYE, SAYE and Performance Share Schemes.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Excellent staff travel benefits across our network and beyond.
• PRACTICALITIES

This is a full‑time position, we support hybrid working and spend time together as a team in our Luton HQ offices.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

At easy Jet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma. recruitment@easyjet. com.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

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