As an IT Security Engineer, you will be responsible for protecting systems, networks and data from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with security standards. Threat Monitoring: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, detect and respond to potential threats, and provide recommendations for mitigation.
Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and related network security devices to ensure optimal protection.
Collaboration: Work with other IT teams to ensure security is embedded in infrastructure designs and processes.
Patch Management: Ensure timely updates and patches to network devices to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, security incidents, and changes made to systems.
Information Security
Incident Management: Handling security incidents and breaches, ensuring proper reporting and analysis. Monitoring the effectiveness of the ISMS and implementing improvements as needed.
Working closely with IT, legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure a unified approach to security. Collaborating on the integration of ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and ENS requirements into broader IT or business processes.
Actively participating in the performance management process and taking responsibility for delivering agreed objectives.
Deep understanding of network security principles (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, SIEM), and network protocols.
Knowledge of encryption methods, access control mechanisms, and endpoint security tools.
Knowledge and experience with securing cloud environments (Azure).
Knowledge of network architectures.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Security, with a proven track record in a similar role.
Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching.
Experience of security toolsets (Mimecast Portal and DMARC, Sophos Central, Qualys, Duo, Taegis XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, Copilot and InTune).
Experience in conducting penetration testing and threat hunting.
Scripting experience (PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.
IT Diploma level or equivalent experience.
CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, or other relevant security certifications are highly desirable.
Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken form.
Analyses information carefully to identify facts, patterns, trends and missing data that may impact on a decision
Focuses on performance outcomes despite uncertain or difficult circumstances
Responds constructively and quickly to shifting goalposts or changing requirements
concentrates only on things they can control or influence
Takes calculated risks to improve own performance