IT Security EngineerSouthend, South Essex (Onsite) Up to 65,000 + excellent benefits Full-Time PermanentLooking to take ownership of security in a business where your impact is visible?We''re working with a well-established, technology-led organisation who are investing in their cyber capability and looking for an IT Security Engineer to play a key role in protecting their systems, infrastructure, and data.This is a hands-on position where you''ll lead on threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement across the business.What You''ll Be DoingMonitoring and analysing security events (SIEM, endpoints, networks)Investigating incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediationIdentifying vulnerabilities and driving proactive security improvementsActing as the go-to escalation point for security issuesSupporting compliance with security standards and best practiceWorking closely with IT and wider teams to embed security across systemsWhat We''re Looking ForExperience in a cybersecurity / IT security roleStrong knowledge of security tools (SIEM (Sentinel), EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS)Experience working in a SOC/NOC or similar environmentGood understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.)Ability to investigate threats and respond to incidents effectivelyBonus points for:Security certifications (Security+, CEH, CISM, CISA)Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell) What''s On OfferUp to 65,000 salaryFlexitime + early Friday ..... full job details .....