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# IT Security Engineer

- **Company:** Reed
- **Location:** Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £38,000 - £40,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5953047217

## About the Role

* 3+ years' experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, or a related role.
 * Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards including NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
 * Experience implementing and managing IT security solutions and controls.
 * Good understanding of vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response.
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Ideally holding relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or ISSAP.

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT security professional to play a key role in strengthening and maintaining the organisation's security posture, ensuring security is embedded across infrastructure, systems, and operational processes., * Develop, maintain, and improve IT security policies, procedures, and standards.

 * Monitor and assess the organisation's security posture, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
 * Support vulnerability management activities, security monitoring, incident response, and reporting.
 * Support the design and implementation of secure IT solutions and services.
 * Maintain and oversee the enterprise backup environment.
 * Work closely with internal stakeholders, third-party providers, and managed security service partners.
 * Support internal and external security audits and compliance activities.
 * Deliver security awareness initiatives, user education, and security testing exercises.
 * Participate in security projects and collaborate with wider IT and engineering teams.