Information Security Engineer

The Information Security team is responsible for ensuring that JCB has the correct level of security integrity to protect our systems, information, personal data and people from cyber-attacks and unauthorised access. We are looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer to join our on-site Information Security team. This role is vital in ensuring the security and resilience of our IT systems.

You will work closely with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to ensure existing systems are improved and new systems are implemented to continuously improve our security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support various IT security projects, ensuring secure, timely, and effective project delivery.
• Lead and support on various business projects that need IT Security input such as architecture or design.
• Managing and maintaining cybersecurity tools to ensure strong, up-to-date defences across our on-prem and cloud and SaaS environments.
• Collaborate with internal IT and third-party teams to embed security into all aspects of our operations.
• Lead on Incident Response activities and feed into wider process for continuous improvements.
• Advise on security implications of new technologies and contributing to long-term strategic decisions such as the Roadmap and Risk Register.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities in real-time - seek out ways to improve.
• Assist with Security and Internal investigations.
• Support compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Providing day-to-day support on security-related issues and ensuring changes follow robust change control processes.
• Maintain and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist with internal and external audits and remediation activities.
• Seek out and exploit opportunities for improvement to the group’s overall security posture.

Qualifications

• You’re passionate about cyber security and staying ahead of emerging threats.
• You can manage complex global projects and provide technical guidance.
• You have hands-on experience in cyber security engineering.
• You understand network security, endpoint protection, and threat detection.
• You’re familiar with frameworks like NIST and Cyber Essentials.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, on-site environment (5 days per week).
• You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You can assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• You have experience with security tools across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments.
• You’ve responded to incidents and performed root cause analysis.
• You bring a solid IT background (OT experience is a plus).
• You understand IT Service Management principles (ITIL preferred).

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Resourcing Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email, and a member of the team will be in touch.

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