IT Security Engineer

IT Security Engineer | Huntingdon, United Kingdom | Hybrid | £47,600.00 - £61,000.00 This employer is a globally recognised technology and science leader, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for government and commercial clients. They are known for their commitment to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Security Engineer to join their team, contributing to critical national security initiatives. The Role • Provide cybersecurity engineering services for classified and unclassified computer systems. • Develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges and maintain systems at required security postures. • Work with security monitoring teams to ensure effective log forwarding to SIEM capabilities. • Collaborate to develop new policies, design processes, and procedures, and create technical designs aligned with customer needs. • Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, and validate/test security products and systems. • Maintain and support security enforcing functions. What You'll Need • Experience working in MOD or Home Office project environments. • Strong knowledge of network and system security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation, and host security. • Hands-on experience with security products such as Trellix, Ivanti, ClearSwift, and Yubikey. • Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), including RBAC, ABAC, JWT, and cookie-based authentication. • Experience in incident detection and response within MOD environments. • Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25). What's On Offer • A meaningful career contributing to national security and modernising frontline services. • A collaborative culture with significant flexibility in how and where you work. • Investment in your professional growth through technical academies, career rotations, and development plans. • Competitive compensation package including pension, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave. Apply via Haystack today!