Information Security Engineer

Ventula Consulting
London
9 months ago
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Job Description

InfoSec Security Engineer – Central London (3 Days a Week Onsite) - £50,000pa


One of the UK's leading providers of critical UK logistics infrastructure requires an experienced Information Security Systems Engineer to join a large-scale infrastructure environment.


This is a hands-on role focused on implementing, maintaining, and improving security systems across network, cloud, and endpoint environments.


You’ll be working within a dedicated InfoSec function, closely aligned with IT and operations teams, helping to identify risks, manage incidents, and support compliance across a complex estate.


The ideal Information Security Systems Engineer will have the following skills/experience:

  • Strong IT infrastructure background with a security focus
  • Security certifications (CISMP, GSEC, or equivalent)
  • Proven experience with firewalls, encryption, AV, and vulnerability management
  • Familiarity with ISMS, NIS Regulations, GDPR (desirable)

Salary is mainly dependent on experience but can stretch up to £50,000pa.


This role requires you to be onsite at one of their offices in London, Southampton, Hull, Immingham, or Cardiff and would require you to be onsite 3 days per week.


If you’re an experienced Information Security Engineer looking ...

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