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IT Security Engineer
Achilles Group Limited —Abingdon
- Spanish
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
1d
Information Security & Compliance Lead
Achilles Group Limited —Abingdon
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Annual leave
1d
Manufacturing Systems Coordinator (FTC)
Powdertech Ltd —Bicester
- £18 - £20 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Network Engineer
Tata Elxsi —Oxford
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
22h
Principal Security Engineer
Mercedes AMG PETRONAS —Brackley
- Scripting
- IT
- Leadership
Senior Application Security Engineer
Elsevier —Oxford
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
System Support Specialist
CEVALogistics —Banbury
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Azure Cloud Engineer
Conrad Energy —Abingdon
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
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Cyber Security Business Information Officer (BISO)
Elsevier —Oxford
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Cyber Security Business Information Officer (BISO)
RELX —Oxford
- Full-time
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Senior Systems Engineer (FTC/Secondment)
Thames Valley Police —Kidlington
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
OT Cyber Security Lead
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Abingdon
- £57,117 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Travel
- Computer networking
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Systems Start Up Engineer
KNAPP U.K. Limited —Chalgrove
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- English
OSS & Autonomous Network Engineer
Capgemini —Abingdon
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Computer networking
Telecoms Systems Engineer
Satellite Applications Catapult —Didcot
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Scripting
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
RAN Network Domain Architect
Capgemini —Abingdon
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Computer networking
- APIs
Implementation Consultant
Zift Solutions —Oxford
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- Analysis skills
- Project management
Quick apply
Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer
Satellite Applications Catapult —Didcot
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
IT Project Engineer
Oxford Nanopore Technologies —Oxford
- Full-time
- Azure
- Microsoft Office
- Scripting
Systems Operations Specialist
KNAPP U.K. Limited —Chalgrove
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
9d

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IT Security Engineer

Achilles Group Limited -
Abingdon

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Job details

1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Penetration testing
Spanish
TCP
Incident management
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Incident identification
Encryption
CISSP
Incident documentation
Incident reporting preparation
Compliance audits
Internal department liaison
English
Network infrastructure
CEH
Analysis skills
Incident response
Continuous improvement
IDS
Operational security implementation
Risk management
Scripting
ISO 27001
IP networking
IT incident logging
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Network monitoring
Root cause analysis
Cybersecurity
Cyber security risk management
Incident log maintenance
Communication skills
PowerShell scripting
Intune
Network Security
Analytics

Full job description

Vacancy Name

IT Security Engineer

Vacancy ID

VN3081

Location

UK - Abingdon

Created Date

5/19/2026 10:42 AM

Description

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Key Responsibilities

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Threat Monitoring: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity, detect and respond to potential threats, and provide recommendations for mitigation.

Security Audits: Conduct internal audits of Achilles teams to ensure ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and ENS requirements are met.

Firewall and VPN Management: Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and related network security devices to ensure optimal protection.

Collaboration: Work with other IT teams to ensure security is embedded in infrastructure designs and processes.

Patch Management: Ensure timely updates and patches to network devices to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, security incidents, and changes made to systems.

INFORMATION SECURITY

Compliance and Audits: Ensuring that the organisation complies with ISO 27001 requirements and other related standards. Preparing for internal and external audits.

Incident Management: Handling security incidents and breaches, ensuring proper reporting and analysis. Ensuring that corrective actions from security incidents are implemented and that lessons learned are incorporated into future improvements.

Vendor and Third-Party Management: Ensuring that third-party vendors and service providers comply with the organisation’s security policies and ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and ENS requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Monitoring the effectiveness of the ISMS and implementing improvements as needed.

Collaboration: Working closely with IT, legal, compliance, and other departments to ensure a unified approach to security. Collaborating on the integration of ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 and ENS requirements into broader IT or business processes.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Taking personal responsibility for skills development, particularly to enhance security capabilities.

Actively participating in the performance management process and taking responsibility for delivering agreed objectives.

RELATIONSHIPS

Manage and develop relationships with third party providers and internal stakeholders

Being a security ‘go to person’.

Qualifications

IT Diploma level or equivalent experience.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor desirable.

CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, or other relevant security certifications are highly desirable.

Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken form.

Person Specification

COMPETENCIES
DECISION MAKING

Identifies and evaluates the range of options open to them

Articulates the assumptions made and the risks involved in decisions taken

Analyses information carefully to identify facts, patterns, trends and missing data that may impact on a decision

Communicates decisions clearly to those who are affected

ACHIEVING RESULTS

Focuses on performance outcomes despite uncertain or difficult circumstances

Actively links own efforts to those of others within the team to avoid overlap, rework or delays

Spots opportunities to deliver beyond expectations, where this would help others perform more effectively

Sets own targets and objectives with clear reference to how these contribute to the departmental business plan

MANAGING CHANGE

Responds constructively and quickly to shifting goalposts or changing requirements

Copes effectively with rapid change or increased demands

Reprioritises own work or the work of the team in response to external pressures

Is flexible in their approach; adapts their working style to suit the needs of the situation

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

Addresses multiple demands without losing focus or energy

Increases efforts in the face of difficulties or obstacles and recovers quickly after setbacks

Remains calm and focused during stressful or challenging situations; concentrates only on things they can control or influence

Encourages others during challenging times with their positive, can-do attitude

CREATIVE CAPACITY

Uses initiative to resolve recurring problems in own role or team

Takes calculated risks to improve own performance

Tries out new ways of working

Allocates time to identifying and resolving the root causes of problems

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding of ISO 27001 principles, threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk treatment methodologies.

Deep understanding of network security principles (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems, SIEM), and network protocols.

Knowledge of encryption methods, access control mechanisms, and endpoint security tools.

o Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, ENS, PCI DSS) and best practices.

Knowledge and experience with securing cloud environments (Azure).

Knowledge of network architectures.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Security, with a proven track record in a similar role.

Technical skills:

o Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching.
o Experience of security toolsets (Mimecast Portal and DMARC, Sophos Central, Qualys, Duo, Taegis XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, Copilot and InTune).

Soft skills:

o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
o Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
o Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred skills:

o Experience in conducting penetration testing and threat hunting.
o Scripting experience (PowerShell) for automation of security tasks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills in an environment free from all forms of inequality.

Our benefits packages vary from country to country dependant but we aim to provide flexible and competitive benefits that support individual financial, physical health and mental wellbeing. Some examples include:

Pension or retirement benefits
Health insurance cover
Paid Annual Leave / PTO
Charity / Volunteering Day
Family friendly policies
Flexible working practices (dependent upon role and location)
Health & Wellbeing initiatives

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