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# IT Security Engineer

- **Company:** Maria Petersen - Alpha Demo (For Product Release)
- **Location:** Epsom, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Open Web Application Security, Red Team (Cyber Security), Ruby, Firewall Policy Management, Software Systems, Web Applications, Scripting, Sysadmin, Firewall Services Module, Blue Team (Cyber Security)
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/it-security-engineer/56413193

## About the Role

3+ years experience performing penetration testing (against web applications)

Experience securing cloud-based infrastructures and solutions

Previous experience working on an information security team

Advanced knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (OWASP) and best practices

Familiarity with SOC II controls and how to review them

Experience in other technical roles (SysAdmin, Helpdesk, etc.)

Strong understanding of Linux server environments

Experience with Kanban and Agile DevOps workflows

A good attitude and willingness to learn - you'll be with great people. You're welcome.

What Will Make Us REALLY Love you

You have a degree in CS, IT, or similar field

CISSP, Security+, or other security related or linux or cloud related certifications

Previous scripting experience (Python, Perl, Ruby, or PHP)

You possess strong time prioritization skills

You are proactive and look for ways to continuously increase efficiency

We can see that you have a measured demeanor that assumes the best of people and respects co-workers.

Real world examples of demonstrated technical leadership

## Description

Our mission is simple: we want to set people free to do meaningful work. People love our software--and it turns out that people love working here too. We've been recognized as a \"Best Company to Work For\", and we're proud of our team for receiving awards for workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

What You'll Do
As our Security Engineer, you'll responsible for managing our security posture as well as keeping our application safe from external threats. Our ideal Security Engineer will to be able to manage IT-related security issues, such as firewall management, HIDS/HIPS configuration, log monitoring, and audit compliance (SOC II). Youwill ensure that our software application is both manually and automatically pentested for security vulnerabilities (both Red Team and Blue Team exercises), and be a decision maker in all things security management - able to \"pull the plug\" on a feature, application, or other business function if it represents a significant risk to the company.

Conduct penetration tests against web applications infrastructure

Validate security on new hardware and software infrastructure

Assist front-line company representatives with security questions

Manage firewall rules and internal pentesting

Manage SOC II controls and external pentesting