IT Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid - with work from our Lichfield office when required.
Alternate weekly shifts 07:00 – 15:00 and 11:00 – 19:00 - Monday to Friday
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Engineer to join our IT Security Team, which is part of IT Infrastructure and Services here at Voyage Care.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience at an engineering level, with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Network Infrastructure and Endpoint security.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the Security design, implementation, and management of Voyage Care’s IT network infrastructure, cloud infrastructure and other platforms.
Investigate security related incidents, provide remediation actions and follow this through to incident closure.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective measures.
Collaborate with the IT Security and Network Team Lead to develop and update security policies and procedures and security guidance.
Provide technical guidance and support to other IT team members on security-related issues.
Stay up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices.
Develop and maintain security documentation, including incident reports and RCA documentation.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Actively participate in annual security testing exercises

Experience
At least 5 years of experience in IT security engineering or a related field.
Proven experience with Microsoft 365 security configurations.
Experience in configuring Microsoft Conditional Access rules.
Strong knowledge of network infrastructure security, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
In-depth understanding of Microsoft Azure security features and best practices, including (but not limited to):
Azure Security Centre
Azure Policy
Azure Entra ID and identity management
Azure Key Vault
Azure Networking security features (NSGs, ASGs, DDoS Protection, etc.)
Security information and event management (SIEM), preferably using the Exabeam platform
Knowledge of security hardening Microsoft servers within Azure

Compliance and regulatory standards for Azure environments
Hands-on experience configuring Endpoint security using Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Defender XDR.
Coding and Scripting: The ability to author and write scripted solutions to automate processes, improve operating efficiency and remediate issues using PowerShell, KQL and Python, etc.
 Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AZ-500 are highly desirable.
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Essential Personal Attributes
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.Other details
You may be required to undertake other duties commensurate to your role and/or working hours, as may reasonably be required of you.
This is a description of the job as it is at present. However, the Company may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as when being performed. It is the Company's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the Company reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description, after consultation with you