IT Security Engineer in Coventry

The Role

• Coventry Building Society are seeking a highly skilled IT Security Engineer with a strong background in security architecture and system design to join our growing cybersecurity team.

• This role is ideal for professionals who are targeting to building secure systems from the ground up and influencing the security posture of enterprise-level infrastructure.

Your responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure architecture for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

• Develop and maintain security reference architectures and design patterns.

• Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.

• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and software engineering teams to integrate security into system and application design.

• Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and frameworks.

• Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert guidance on secure design principles.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR).

• Document security architecture decisions and maintain up-to-date security documentation.

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 2 years in a security architecture or design role.

• Strong understanding of security principles, frameworks, and best practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and securing cloud-native applications.

• Proficiency in network security, identity and access management (IAM), and encryption technologies.

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure SDLC.

• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or similar.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.