Information Security Engineer

As the UK’s favourite property platform, Rightmove aims to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for an Information Security Engineer to join our team and lead the charge in cyber defense at Rightmove. 

Are you a cybersecurity expert with a proactive mindset and a passion for safeguarding complex IT environments? As one of the most technically experienced members of the IT Security Team, you’ll work closely with the CISO and Security Operations Managers to maintain, develop, and elevate our in-house Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring robust defenses across all Rightmove applications and assets.

What you’ll be doing

Strengthen Security Standards: Partner with the CISO to advance Rightmove’s IT security standards, balancing security and usability across our systems. Collaborate Across Teams: Work with development teams to rigorously test applications and public-facing assets, ensuring vulnerabilities are identified, prioritised, and mitigated. Enhance Threat Hunting: Lead threat-hunting efforts to identify and address potential security risks, contributing to the growth and development of our Threat Hunting services. Incident Response: Head full-scale incident investigations, managing documentation and participating in post-incident reviews to continuously improve response capabilities. Lead & Mentor: Guide junior analysts, foster knowledge-sharing, and develop internal security skills within the team. Risk Management: Help shape Rightmove’s security risk appetite, guiding stakeholders and communicating complex technical issues to non-technical audiences. Cloud & Infrastructure Security: Establish top-tier security standards for our cloud environments, working closely with website and corporate IT teams to ensure a unified approach to security. Proactive Monitoring & Response: Stay ahead of emerging threats, conduct EDR alert triage, and coordinate incident response across a variety of cybersecurity alert levels. Continual Improvement: Collaborate with external partners on penetration testing, build internal tools, and enhance incident response playbooks.

Who you are

4+ years in a technical cybersecurity role, with hands-on experience in intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis, and working with security tools (EDR, AV, SIEM). Degree in Computer Science, Computer Security, or equivalent industry experience. High standard of report writing and the ability to prioritise operational and project tasks effectively. Strong proficiency in macOS, Windows, Linux, and experience with Google Cloud and Azure Cloud. Strong knowledge of networking principles, CIS Benchmarks, and Microsoft security best practices. Skilled in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, PHP) and capable of forensic behavioral analysis. Experience in major cybersecurity incident triage, containment, and recovery, with a proactive approach to emerging threats.

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your skills and ideas will drive our security practices to the next level. Ready to make your mark? Apply today!

What’s in it for you

People are the foundation of Rightmove – we’ll help you build a career on it.

Competitive compensation package. Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments. Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan. 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes. Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office. Contributory stakeholder pension. Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member other nominated person in your life. Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility. Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan. Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching. Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and move.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove How’s at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture and include:

Be approachable and appreciate what others do Make complex things as simple as possible Build great teams, because Rightmove is people Drive improvement, we can always be better Share early, honestly, and often

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making!

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.