Senior Security Engineer

Looking for a IT Senior Security Engineer with experience in Microsoft Azure focused - Microsoft Defender for EndpointContract - Inside IR35 (via umbrella)Location - Reading (hybrid with 2 days onsite and 3 days WFH)JOB PURPOSEProvide SME input to in-flight IT and Business projects to embed security requirements, manage risks and enable security by design.RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with project stakeholders as an Information Security SME throughout the project lifecycle, including representing the Information Security Advisory team at stage gate meetings. Perform security risk assessments against projects to determine control requirements and track and report on security requirements levied on projects/initiatives through to successful implementation Develop security-related project artefacts/patterns to support consistent security input to projects. Perform controls validation to ensure that any initial requirements were implemented as expected. Identify and document any residual risks and engage with the Information Security Risk team to ensure these are tracked and managed. Work collaboratively with the wider Information Security function, Enterprise Architecture & Service Transition team to ensure a consistent approach to embedding security into projects.PERSONAL PROFILEMANDATORY: Relevant academic or industry relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM Experience and knowledge of Information Security processes & technologies spanning networks, applications, mobile devices and web related technologies (web applications, web services, service orientated architectures) Demonstrable security architecture background Familiar with secure system development processes Strong verbal & written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Capable of working in a team or unsupervised to the same level of quality.DESIRABLE: Retail sector or .com experience Commercial experience as a IT Security Consultant Hands on administration/operations experience Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Reading, GB

Posted Date: 1/10/2025