Lead IT Security Engineer - Manchester, United Kingdom - BCT Resourcing

BCT Resourcing

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Engineer to join a reputable, technology leading organisation.

This company has been going through a large technical transformation towards a cloud first mentality and now has a hybrid azure, aws and on-premiseenvironment.

Due to this progression they are expanding their Information Security function.

You'd be joining in a senior capacity, helping to deliver & maintain a secure business & IT environment - strengthening the Cyber Security capabilities.

You're primary responsibility will be to ensure the confidentiality, integrity & availability of the organisations information and environments, administering a variety of critical cyber security controls.

Core Responsibilities:

To manager and oversee Incident Protection & Response processes alongside local IT teams
Investigate suspected and actual security incidents
Coordinating further resolutions
To manage critical security controls
Manage the end to end vulnerability management lifecycle, engaging with IT Teams to execute resolutions
Coordinate and manage Pen Testing activities
Maintain knowledge on new and emerging technologies, principles and frameworks

Key Skills & Experience:

Experience within a technical IT Security role
Experience and knowledge across antivirus software, intrusion detection, firewalls, authentication systems, content filtering tools etc
Experience working alongside 3rd party vendors, MSPs or SOCs
Knowledge of Azure or AWS is desired but not essential
Ability to communicate and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders

This is a vital role and play a key part in the development of the information security function moving forwards We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, wanting to develop themselves as well as their team.

You will be supported towards having linemanagement responsibilities of at least one other junior member

Mostly remote, you just need to be willing to go to the Manchester office when needed (no more than once a month).