Senior IT Security Engineer | Cyber | SOC
Southend on Sea, Hybrid (3 days onsite). £65,000 + benefits. Full‑Time | Permanent.
Looking to take ownership of security in a business where your impact is visible? We’re working with a well‑established, technology‑led organisation investing in cyber capability and looking for an IT Security Engineer to play a key role in protecting systems, infrastructure, and data. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll lead threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Monitoring and analysing security events (SIEM, endpoints, networks)
* Investigating incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation
* Identifying vulnerabilities and driving proactive security improvements
* Acting as the go‑to escalation point for security issues
* Supporting compliance with security standards and best practice
* Working closely with IT and wider teams to embed security across systems
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in a cybersecurity / IT security role
* Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM (Sentinel), EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS)
* Experience working in a SOC/NOC or similar environment
* Good understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.)
* Ability to investigate threats and respond to incidents effectively
Bonus points for:
* Security certifications (Security+, CEH, CISM, CISA)
* Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell)
What’s On Offer
* Up to £65,000 salary
* Flexitime + early Friday finish
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension (6‑7%), life assurance & sick pay
* Free parking, onsite café & gym access
Security Clearance is required for this role – applicants need to be eligible for clearance.
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