Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: 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) Bonus points for scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell) Responsibilities: 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 Technologies: PowerShell Security More: We are a well-established, technology-led organisation based in Southend, South Essex, investing in our cyber capability. We are looking to hire an IT Security Engineer to take ownership of security, protect our systems, infrastructure, and data, and make a visible impact. We offer a competitive salary of up to £65,000, excellent benefits including flexitime, early Friday finishes, 24 days holiday bank holidays, pension, life assurance, a health cash plan, free parking, onsite café, and gym access. last updated 12 week of 2026