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IT Security Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Expire in: 19 days

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.

IT Security Engineer
 Basingstoke, Hampshire
 Hybrid working: 3 days in the office
 Salary up to £55,000

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
 What they are looking for

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
 Helpful extras

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
 Why this role could appeal

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
 Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days
8% pension contribution 
Life assurance
healthcare scheme
Free car parking
Apply no or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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