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# Information Technology Security Specialist

- **Company:** Intec Select Limited
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £65,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Salesforce.Com, Scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Microsoft InTune, Patch Management, Qualys, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225823563/Information-Technology-Security-Specialist

## About the Role

* Proven experience in a hands-on IT Security, Cloud Security or Senior Infrastructure Security role
 * Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Defender and Sentinel
 * Experience managing vulnerability scanning, patch management and security controls, ideally using Qualys
 * Good understanding of IAM, RBAC, Conditional Access and Microsoft cloud security best practices
 * Experience with PowerShell, scripting, automation or Infrastructure as Code
 * Previous experience working with a SOC, responding to security incidents and managing remediation activities
 * Understanding of security frameworks including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NIST
 * Relevant Microsoft or security certifications such as AZ-500, Security+, CISSP or CISM would be advantageous
 * Salesforce security experience would be beneficial but is not essential

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Security Specialist to join a growing, purpose-driven organisation operating within the life sciences and technology sector. The successful candidate will take ownership of the organisation's security infrastructure, controls and tooling, ensuring a secure, resilient and well-managed cloud environment. You will play a hands-on role in managing and improving security across Microsoft 365, Azure and associated cloud platforms, supported by an external Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong security professional who enjoys combining operational security, cloud technologies, automation and continuous improvement.

Role & Responsibilities

 * Take operational ownership of security infrastructure and tooling across Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Sentinel and Purview
 * Manage vulnerability assessments, remediation and patch management using Qualys VMDR and associated tooling
 * Work closely with the external SOC to investigate security alerts, manage incidents and implement remediation activities
 * Configure and maintain identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, Conditional Access and endpoint security controls
 * Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) capabilities to improve security, consistency and operational efficiency
 * Support the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
 * Contribute to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and wider information security accreditation activities
 * Identify security improvements, address vulnerabilities and support cloud and infrastructure transformation projects