IS - Security Engineer - Hybrid

Job Description

Job role: IS Security EngineerJob type: permanentLocation: Liverpool, hybridSalary: up to 50KStart date: ASAPKey Duties & Responsibilities Tuning preventative and detective security systems in response to emerging threats.Scheduling vulnerability scans, interpreting results, undertaking and/or monitoring any remedial actions.In co-ordination with an external supplier, investigation of security incidents to determine route cause, ensuring the timely and accurate communication of incidents to relevant teams, and the co-ordination of remediation activities.Scheduling penetration tests and take ownership of the resulting remedial actions.Escalation point for the Service Desk and Return to Service teams on security issuesDeveloping day-to-day operational IT procedures to maintain and improve our security position.Performing regular security and configuration checks, and capturing associated metrics.Delivering technical projects of work to improve internal systems and processes.Research and learn about new technologies and threats to ensure security controls are current and optimal.Be responsible for the timely creation and maintenance of quality documentation for both users and IT colleagues.Ensure that all queries are dealt with in a professional, timely and appropriate manner.Work with the IS Support Manager and other IS Managers to identify trends and proactive improvement opportunities and make IT operations more efficient.Keep own skills up to date, developing a depth or breadth of knowledge in an appropriate area through learning and practice.Present a pleasant, helpful and professional demeanour when dealing with business and customersHours will be as required to undertake the role, including the scheduling and attendance of works outside normal working hours.Carry out ad-hoc site visits to offices outside Liverpool, as and when requiredUndertake any other duties commensurate with the post.This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. About YouQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience (requirement to fulfil role responsibilities)EssentialStrong experience in a role such as Security, System or Network Engineer.Experience working withMicrosoft Windows Server, Active Directory and associated solution stack.Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) solutionsFirewall/Web Content Filtering solutions.Federated Identity Solutions for cloud/SaaS applications.Web server software such as Microsoft IIS.Anti-malware solutions such as Defender ATP.A strong working understanding and experience of the following with the following security areasInfrastructure SecurityWeb Application SecurityActive Directory SecurityStrong individual and team working skills with good self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervisionA business and customer focus, with constant awareness of trying to match the departments expectation of IS.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of users, suppliers and technical staff in a patient and helpful mannerExcellent written communication skills; ability to document user guides, write procedures, reports etc.DesirableHave prior experience working within an IS environment aligned to ITIL principlesCandidates must be able to travel to the Liverpool officeSpring acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Spring Group UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.