Security Engineer

Security Engineer | UK, Remote | Occasional onsite visits

Up to £70,000 + Bonus

(No visa sponsorship available)

I am currently working with an established technology business that is looking for a Security Engineer to help run and improve their security operations.

This is a hands-on role combining security investigations, incident response, detection engineering and automation. You'll help investigate suspicious activity, improve the quality of security alerts and build processes that allow the wider security function to respond more effectively to emerging threats.

You'll work across a broad technology environment, collaborating with engineering teams and security colleagues. There's plenty of scope to develop your skills, take ownership of improvements and explore how emerging technologies, including AI, can support modern security operations.

What you'll be doing

• Monitor and assess security events across a range of systems, applications and infrastructure.
• Investigate unusual activity, identify potential risks and support the resolution of security incidents.
• Help improve the organisation's security monitoring, alerting and investigation capabilities.
• Develop and refine technical controls to improve visibility and identify potential threats.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, evidence gathering and follow-up improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline security processes and reduce unnecessary operational overhead.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve the efficiency of security-related tasks.
• Contribute to proactive security reviews and activities designed to identify weaknesses before they become issues.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and share findings with colleagues across the business.
• Explore the use of emerging technologies, including AI, to improve security processes and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

• At least three years' experience in a security engineering, security operations or related technical security role.
• Experience working with enterprise security monitoring and protection technologies.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to work through technical problems methodically.
• Understanding of cloud, endpoint, identity and application security.
• Experience developing queries to investigate activity and identify potential threats.
• Familiarity with common security frameworks, threat techniques and security best practices.
• Experience improving technical processes through scripting or automation.
• Programming or scripting experience using Python, PowerShell or similar.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings clearly.

Desirable experience

• Experience developing and maintaining automated security processes.
• Familiarity with Git, version control and CI/CD practices.
• Exposure to threat intelligence and proactive security assessments.
• Experience working within a complex technology environment.
• Knowledge of different endpoint platforms and associated security technologies.
• Relevant industry certifications.

The opportunity

This is a chance to join a growing technology business where security is an important part of its ongoing development.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership, work on meaningful technical challenges and develop your expertise within a collaborative environment.

*Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive individual feedback*