Senior Information Security Engineer

  • Spectrum IT
  • 13/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Information Security Engineer

London (Barbican) Hybrid Working (2 days per week onsite)

£80,000 to £90,000 + 8% Bonus + Excellent Pension & Benefits

Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Are you an Information Security Engineer looking to work on technology that genuinely makes a difference? This is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading enterprise software organisations, delivering mission-critical technology used by major government agencies, emergency services, financial institutions and global enterprises. Their platforms help protect communities, combat financial crime, secure critical infrastructure and support public safety on a global scale.

With significant investment in cloud, AI, cyber security and digital transformation, you'll be joining a highly regarded security team where your work will directly influence the protection of systems, services and data relied upon by millions of users worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on security professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working with modern security tooling, and having real influence within a large scale global technology environment.

Role

As an Information Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's security posture across both corporate and production environments. You'll work with a wide range of security technologies, helping to detect, investigate and respond to threats whilst supporting security initiatives driven by regulatory, compliance and operational requirements.

Skills & Experience
  • Experience working within a Security Operations, Cyber Security or Information Security role
  • Strong understanding of security principles, controls and best practices
  • Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, XDR, Endpoint Protection, Vulnerability Management, WAF or DLP
  • Experience investigating and responding to security incidents
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • The ability to work independently and take ownership of security initiatives
Desirable Experience
  • Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, SSCP, CISA, CCSK or similar
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks including GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP or similar
  • Experience within large-scale enterprise or highly regulated environments
What's On Offer?
  • Salary of £80,000 - £90,000
  • 8% Annual Bonus
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Hybrid Working (2 Days Per Week in Central London)
  • Modern cloud and security technology stack
  • Exposure to large-scale global systems and infrastructure
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Clear progression opportunities within a global technology leader
Security Clearance Eligibility

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain security clearance. This typically requires British Citizenship or a minimum of 5 years continuous residency and employment within the UK.