IT Security Engineer

Premier Christian Communications Ltd; Remote; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in the UK is seeking an IT Security Engineer to enhance security controls and support incident response. The role offers primarily remote work, focusing on managing security tools, conducting security assessments, and providing technical guidance. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft security stacks and networking. Benefits include a strong pension scheme, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Strong pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft security stacks (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, etc.).
• Experience in networking, firewalls, routers/switches, and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance security tooling including endpoint protection, content filtering, and email security.
• Conduct technical reviews, system hardening, and security assessments.
• Provide technical security guidance to IT teams.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft security stacks

Networking

Firewalls

Cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred)

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Job description

20 Jan, 2026# IT Security Engineer (Remote / Hybrid)£47,000 yearly* CV-Library* London, UK### Job DescriptionThis role will report to the Head of Cyber Security, focuses on engineering, maintaining, and improving core security controls across network, cloud, and endpoint environments. You will play a key part in strengthening defensive capabilities and supporting incident response activities. You can work remotely but there are also multiple offices for the employees.Client DetailsA UK‑based not for profit organisation with a distributed technology landscape, currently investing in modernising cyber security and cloud infrastructure.DescriptionManage and enhance security tooling including endpoint protection, content filtering, email security, and vulnerability scanning.Deliver technical incident analysis and response, supporting containment, remediation, and service improvement.Configure and support firewalls, networks, Microsoft security platforms, and cloud security controls.Conduct technical reviews, system hardening, security assessments, and infrastructure testing.Maintain configuration baselines and ensure secure build standards.Support the design and operation of secure network and cloud architectures.Perform vulnerability management and coordinate remediation activities.Provide technical security guidance to IT teams and project stakeholders.ProfileExperience with Microsoft security stacks (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, etc.).Experience in networking, firewalls, routers/switches, and cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred).Experience with vulnerability management, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, identity management, and email security.Familiarity with ISO 27001 concepts (preferred).Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment with occasional on‑site presence.Job OfferPrimarily remote workingStrong pension scheme.Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing over time.Life assurance, employee wellbeing support, and 24/7 assistance programme.Professional development opportunities, including funded training