IT Security Engineer – North-East / Hybrid
£40,000 - £55,000 + bonuses, 35-hour work week and great benefits
This profitable and growing organisation require an experienced IT Security Engineer, who has a history of analysing infrastructure estates, to determine the current security status and report on recommendations. As the SME for all things Security, your role will be varied and can range from dealing with a complex incident investigation to setting up new security solutions for customers.
Working as part of the wider Infrastructure team, you will help plan and execute a disaster recovery solution whilst also providing technical security input to assist project delivery. You will be responsible for technical delivery of the Security Roadmap and support continuous service improvement.
The preference is for candidate to be able to attend the Gateshead office several days a week. Flexible working can be discussed for the right candidate.
Package:
Clear training and progression opportunities, enhanced maternity and paternity, salary sacrifice schemes, yearly pay reviews and more.
27 days holidays + bank holidays (plus buy and sell 5 more days)
7% employer pension contribution.
Flexible working opportunities
Experience required:
Proven track record in an IT Security Specialist / Engineer role
Experience with SIEM Platforms e.g. Microsoft Sentinel
Endpoint protection experience
Track record of timely delivery of infrastructure / security projects
Microsoft security tech stack
Good understanding of networking technologies
Security compliance knowledge would be beneficial
Relevant Azure or security certifications would be desirable e.g. CISSP, Azure Administrator, CCNP etc.
The company have an excellent reputation within their sector and have shown consistent growth year-on-year. They promote a healthy work-life balance have an excellent benefits package.
Click APPLY to be considered for the role as my client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. The process requiring a maximum of two stages.
Contact – Millie Ellis
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Key words; IT Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, Security Specialist. Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Gateshead, Durham, South Shields, North Shields, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Teesside, Cramlington, Hebburn, Jarrow, Consett, Blyth, Darlington, Seaham, Washington, Morpeth, Bishop Auckland
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