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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Engineer - **Company:** Digital Gurus - **Location:** Burton upon Trent, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, EndPointSecurity, Web Filtering - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815095610-information-security-engineer ## About the Role * Around 2-4 years' experience in IT, with at least 12-18 months in a security or infrastructure role. * A broad technical base across Azure / M365 / Entra, Active Directory, Windows Server, and networking fundamentals. * Practical experience with EDR and web/email security tools (CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, Zscaler, Mimecast, or similar). * Evidence of delivering change, e.g., project rollouts, migrations, or improvements you've owned end-to-end. * Confident communicator who can explain technical issues clearly to different audiences. ## Description Overview We've partnered with a global engineering manufacturer seeking an Information Security Engineer to blend light alert response with delivering security projects and rollouts across a 10k-user enterprise. In a small, lean team (no tiered SOC), you'll work directly with engineers and business stakeholders to harden controls, ship pragmatic improvements, and support upcoming programmes like DLP and third-party risk. Responsibilities * Take ownership of day-to-day security operations, responding to alerts, assessing risk, and following issues through to closure with clear communication. * Deliver practical security improvements: from M365 hardening and server patching to firewall or network refresh projects. * Lead and support structured rollouts across Azure, Entra ID, and Windows Server environments. * Collaborate with Infrastructure and third-party suppliers on tooling such as EDR, web filtering, and email security. * Drive remediation and coordinate change through CAB/RFC processes. * Keep documentation current, playbooks, policies, and project summaries that help the wider team. * Support awareness initiatives and help the business pragmatically adopt security best practices. Qualifications * Around 2-4 years' experience in IT, with at least 12-18 months in a security or infrastructure role. * A broad technical base across Azure / M365 / Entra, Active Directory, Windows Server, and networking fundamentals. * Practical experience with EDR and web/email security tools (CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, Zscaler, Mimecast, or similar). * Evidence of delivering change, e.g., project rollouts, migrations, or improvements you've owned end-to-end. * Confident communicator who can explain technical issues clearly to different audiences. 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