Information Security Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£80,000 – £90,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
5 Jun 2026 (4 days ago)

Benefits

8% Annual Bonus Generous Pension Scheme Hybrid Working (2 Days Per Week in Central London) Ongoing Training and Professional Development Clear Progression Opportunities

Information Security Engineer


London (Barbican) | Hybrid Working (2 days per week onsite)
£80,000 - £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.

The 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
We're interested in candidates who have:

  • 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 - £85,000
  • 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.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, work with cutting-edge security technologies and develop your career within a globally recognised technology organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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