Associate Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Group in constantly striving to improve its cyber security posture, seeking out and exploiting opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting and maintaining security solutions (e.g. Defender for Endpoint, privileged access management systems, access policies, application management, etc.)
• Taking part in the investigation of security alerts and incidents, in conjunction with the Security Operations Centre and Digital Forensics colleagues
• Involvement in the investigation, development and adoption of cyber and information security technology, process, policy and best practice.
• Working on BAU and Project tasks assigned to the Security Engineering Team.
• Working closely with the Security Program Team and Technical IT Teams where required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in an IT, infrastructure, service desk, cloud, security operations or information security role.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure, Microsoft Defender 365, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Intune or VMware.
• Awareness of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001.
• Awareness of privileged access management, endpoint security, incident response, AWS security, mobile device security, Windows or Linux environments is desirable.
• Security-related certifications or learning pathways, such as Security+, Microsoft SC-900 or AZ-900.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.