Information Security Engineer

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Job description

Information Security Engineer

Woking, Surrey

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum

On behalf of a FTSE 100 organisation, I am seeking an experience Information Security Engineer who will be responsible for detecting, reviewing and responding to security alerts and incidents. The role requires close collaboration with operations and supports teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and support the Group user base.

You will be required to be based from their Woking office 4 days per week with 1 day based remotely from home. Applicants must have access to their own transport due to the remote location of their offices.

Responsibilities:

• Review and manage security alerts, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information
• Identify and define system security requirements, Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
• Support Operations in patch and vulnerability management
• Respond to Security Incidents in line with set KPIs
• Provide security subject matter expertise across multiple security domains
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement
• Deliver monthly reports to the Head of Information Security.

Skills/Experience required:

• Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer
• Hands on experience in security systems, including Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc
• Knowledge of Cloud Architectures and security solutions would be advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems, networks and security solutions, Knowledge of Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, KQL
• You will ideally hold industry recognised Information Security certification (eg, Security+, CISMP, CCSP, SSCP, CISSP)
• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tool.