Security Operations Engineer page is loaded## Security Operations Engineerlocations: Worthingposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 8, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8143**Closing Date**2026-05-08**Job Title:** Security Operations Engineer**Location:** Durrington / Hybrid working**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:** 37 hours per week**Salary:** from £50k**About the role**This is an exciting opportunity to join our **IT Operations Security team** in a newly created role, supporting the ongoing development of our **Security Operations capability**. You’ll work closely with infrastructure, network and security governance teams to help protect our systems, services and data.As a Security Operations Engineer, you’ll play a hands‐on role in managing security tooling, responding to incidents and driving vulnerability remediation across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys operational security, wants exposure to a broad technical landscape, and is keen to build their experience in a collaborative and safety‐critical environment.**What you will be responsible for:**You’ll support the effective day‐to‐day running of Security Operations, helping ensure threats, vulnerabilities and incidents are identified and managed quickly and effectively.This will include:* Managing and maintaining security tooling including SIEM, endpoint protection, DLP and web filtering solutions* Supporting vulnerability management activities, identifying, assessing and remediating risks using tools such as Qualys and Tenable* Responding to security incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation* Providing technical support and escalation for security‐related issues within IT Operations* Working closely with external SOC providers and internal teams to support monitoring and incident handling* Contributing to continuous improvement by helping refine processes, controls and security best practice**Additional requirements specific to the role*** Participation in a **24/7 on‐call rota** to support security incident response* **Travel across Southern Water sites** as required* Collaboration with infrastructure, network and governance teams within IT Operations**What you’ll bring to the role:****Essential*** Hands‐on experience in **security operations**, including incident response and vulnerability management* Working knowledge of security tools such as **SIEM platforms, endpoint protection and vulnerability scanning solutions*** Experience of supporting security incidents and operational issues in a live environment* Familiarity with IT service management tools such as **ServiceNow*** Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and third‐party partners**Desirable*** Professional certifications such as **CompTIA Security+, CISSP or CISM*** Experience within **utilities, critical infrastructure or operational technology** environmentsSouthern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creationAt Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- )**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information:**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation. #LI-HM1* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options
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