IT Security Engineer in Essex, Rochford

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions that protect the organisations digital assets, infrastructure, and data. The IT Security Engineer plays a critical role in proactively identifying vulnerabilities, automating security processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, enabling the business to operate securely and efficiently in a dynamic threat landscape.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Monitor and analyse SIEM, network, and endpoint logs to detect threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies.
• Evaluate and triage security alerts, accurately distinguishing genuine threats from false positives and applying appropriate containment and mitigation.
• Act as the escalation point for IT Support on security-related issues.
• Lead cybersecurity incident investigations, including malware analysis and digital forensics, and produce detailed reports and recommendations.
• Support and participate in incident response activities and exercises to strengthen readiness.
• Provide out-of-hours support where reasonable, including response to escalations, system downtime, and security incidents.
• Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities through proactive assessments and scheduled vulnerability scans.
• Review and maintain vulnerability and risk records, ensuring timely remediation.
• Perform routine security checks to maintain system integrity and prevent incidents.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security configurations, incidents, audits, and compliance activities.
• Enforce IT security policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Recommend and implement improvements to security controls in line with evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Provide expert security advice to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, support, and business systems teams to ensure security is embedded across all systems.
• Comply with internal controls, company policies, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong security culture.
• Travel within and outside the UK as reasonably required.
• To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant, when required.

This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and security technologies.
• Proven experience with security tools such as firewalls, EDR/XDR software, SIEM and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience within a NOC/SOC environment.
• Ability and enthusiastic approach to pick up new technologies and learn them.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., NIS, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Experience in scripting or programming languages including PowerShell for automating security tasks.
• Cyber certifications such as CISM, CISA, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Fridays
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym**
• Onsite café**

(*Available after 1 year of service) ( ** Based in Rochford / Southend on Sea)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.