Information Technology Security Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment
Basingstoke, UK
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£55,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Microsoft Azure Cyber Security Multi-Factor Authentication Identity and Access Management Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft Servers Windows PowerShell Role-Based Access Control Azure Active Directory Software Vulnerability Management
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Microsoft InTune Information Technology

Job description

Own vulnerability management and help shape day to day security across a European environment, working hands on with Microsoft security tools and internal IT teams to drive real remediation., This is a broad, hands on security role in a small, collaborative team where you will take the lead on vulnerability management while also supporting wider security activity across the business.

You will work closely with infrastructure, end user computing and other IT teams to identify issues, coordinate remediation and help strengthen the overall security posture. It is well suited to someone who already has solid security experience and wants a varied role with scope to keep developing.

What you will be doing

  • Lead vulnerability management activity across systems and endpoints
  • Track remediation work and work closely with internal teams to make sure actions are completed
  • Help strengthen cloud and endpoint security controls across the Microsoft environment
  • Support incident response activity and security investigations
  • Maintain and improve security configurations across Microsoft 365 and related platforms
  • Contribute to identity and access management, including least privilege, MFA and access controls
  • Support email security, including policy configuration, threat investigation and remediation
  • Assist with the adoption of recognised security controls and good practice across the business
  • Help automate repeatable security tasks where appropriate

Requirements

  • Commercial experience across the Microsoft security stack, especially Defender, Intune, Azure and Entra ID / Azure AD
  • Hands on experience with vulnerability management, patching or remediation workflows
  • Good understanding of broader IT infrastructure, networking and Active Directory
  • Experience supporting security incidents or investigations
  • Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with different teams across the business
  • A proactive, practical and collaborative approach
  • Rapid7 experience
  • Email security experience
  • PowerShell scripting
  • Exposure to security frameworks such as CIS or NIST
  • Relevant certifications such as AZ-500, MS-500, SC-100 or similar

Benefits & conditions

  • Broad, hands on security role with real variety
  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced manager and develop further
  • Chance to make an immediate impact in a business where security is an active priority
  • Hybrid working with a Basingstoke base and free parking
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days
  • Life assurance
  • Free car parking

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