Security Engineer

Security Engineer - Manchester, Flexible WorkingWe're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive security solutions to protect our organization's critical infrastructure, data, and systems. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify security vulnerabilities, respond to threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to staying current with evolving security threats and technologies.Design, deploy, and maintain security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) platformsConduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses in systems and networksAnalyze security logs and alerts to detect and investigate potential security incidents and threatsDevelop and implement security policies, procedures, and hardening standards to ensure systems meet organizational and regulatory requirementsRespond to security incidents by analyzing root causes, containing threats, and implementing remediation measuresPerform risk assessments to evaluate potential security threats and recommend mitigation strategiesCollaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security best practices into system design and deployment processesMonitor and evaluate emerging security threats and technologies to recommend improvements to the security postureDocument security configurations, incidents, and resolutions to maintain organized and comprehensive security recordsSupport compliance initiatives by ensuring systems adhere to relevant security standards and frameworks