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Lead Information Security Engineer

Langland Consultants
S401Lp, S40 1LP, United Kingdom
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£50,000 – £54,000 pa

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£50,000 – £54,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
5 Jun 2026 (Today)

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Lead Information Security Analyst Engineer / Architect to £54k + Benefits

ISO27001, COBIT, SECURITY, ITIL, CISM, CISSP, PCI-DSS

Lead Information Security Engineer/Analyst:

Do you have a background working in an IT Security function and are able to identify and remediate threats or vulnerabilities, implement information security strategies to mitigate risk, and put process in place to alleviate security issues?

Are you passionate about technology, with a strong customer service ethos, focused on keeping abreast with Information Security Management frameworks and standards ( ISO2701, COBIT, ITIL)

Lead Information Security Engineer/Analyst/ Architect - About the company:

Do you want to be part of a successful organisation, that strives to offer stable, sustainable, and thriving communities in their local area.They have a vision and purpose to make a difference by the services they offer across a variety of services in their local area.

With offices based in Chesterfield, they are involved in a major transformation, within the local area. They are investing in improving their services to best meet the changing needs of their customers / users.

Lead Information Security Engineer/Analyst / Architect - About the role:

The Security Engineer / Architect role will be office based in their Chesterfield office,( on average 2-3 days per week) working as part of a small team, provide effective solutions to escalated security issues, and provide a high level of security expertise to the business, across information systems, networks, and data.

You will primarily be focused on playing a critical role developing and implementing information security policies, strategies, and procedures to help safeguard their digital assets and mitigate against potential risks.You will be actively responsible for ensuring the successful achievement of external certifications such as ISO27001, MOU, PSN and PCI-DSS etc alongside managing security incident response plans.

In addition, the Lead information Security Analyst / Engineer will provide advice and guidance on government standards and industry best practice relating to information security maintain compliance to these standards.

Lead Information Security Engineer/Analyst - Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee information security, compliance and risk management practices following industry frameworks
  • Take ownership of and establish information security policies, standards and procedures ensuring confidentiality and integrity
  • Conduct regular risk assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and potential threats and implement strategies to mitigate risk
  • Implement plans and protocols to respond to security issues
  • Educate other colleagues and employees in security awareness programmes / training sessions in relation to security compliance and best practice
  • Maintain and develop good working relationships with 3rd part suppliers ensuring they meet security standards
  • Monitoring events / alerts from multiple technologies to detect potential malicious activity
  • Ensure effective compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards such as GDPR, ISO27001, PCI- DSS etc by conducting audits, maintaining documentation etc
  • Support the Head of Digital, Data and Technology to develop, monitor and report on budget that is in line with business & financial objectives

Lead Information Security Engineer/Analyst- Essential Skills:

Candidates must have some exposure to most of the technologies listed below:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Information Security Management systems and ability to scope, design and implement such systems
  • Previous experience in ICT infrastructure, application, and Cloud / SaaS technical skills
  • Knowledge & understanding of ISO 27001, ITIL and ideally Prince 2 methodology
  • Leadership qualities to lead a workforce and enhance their information security knowledge
  • Ability to deal with high complex / risk problems across a diverse range of security threats
  • Good knowledge of IT Security Principles
  • All round experience of vulnerability management, information security incident management alongside IT Service and Asset management systems

Lead Information Security Engineer/Analyst - Benefits

  • Basic salary of up to £54k on offer
  • Pension – 20% company contribution
  • Training opportunities
  • Child vouchers, discounted leisure, and travel scheme.
  • 32 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working ( 2 days per week from home)
  • Flexible working hours / compressed hours options

The Security Engineer role offers the chance to play a leading role in this organisation’s information security set-up and contribute your own ideas ( within best practice) to enhance and sustain their Information Security Management..

You will be given the opportunity to learn and progress within the organisation. and make an impact with their Information Security environment.

Langland Consultants acts as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer, Langland Consultants welcomes applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.

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