Security Engineer

Location: Dummer, BasingstokeSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 The purpose of this role is to protect the organisation's IT systems and data through implementing, managing and monitoring security controls, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with security accreditations.Responsibilities: Security Operations & Incident Management: Managing ticket workload within the Security team.Gathering, analysing and acting upon threat intelligence.Responding to on-going security incidents.Responding to active alerts from security systems.Writing change management requests for security-related changes.Vulnerability & Endpoint Management: Conducting penetration testing and tracking corrective actions.Resolving vulnerabilities in the infrastructure and EUC estate.Defining and managing the configuration of endpoint protection policies.Managing the configuration of Identity and Access Management services. Accreditation & Compliance: Writing and ratifying policies and ensuring compliance with the Information Security Management System (ISO27001).Ensuring compliance with CyberEssentials and CyberEssentials+ requirements and carrying out audits.Ensuring compliance with accreditation policies through auditing with external 3rd party auditors.Skills Required: Strong technical knowledge of security tools, frameworks and best practices.Experience with penetration testing and vulnerability management processes.Understanding of endpoint protection technologies and policies.Knowledge of identity and access management principles.Familiarity with security accreditations such as ISO27001, CyberEssentials and CyberEssentials+.Excellent incident response and threat intelligence skills.Strong communication skills to convey security matters to technical and non-technical audiences.Benefits: 25 Days HolidayBirthday Day OffBuy Holiday SchemeCareer Development and Progression OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Company Sick PayDiscounted Retail VouchersReduced Gym MembershipSCG Mobile BenefitEmployee Referral BonusAnnual Salary ReviewsPension SchemeOnsite Canteen (offering free croissants and free freshly made soup daily)Free On-Site ParkingCharity EventsSCG is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to upholding the principles of the Equality Act 2010.We are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We will endeavour to make necessary adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.