IT Security Operations Engineer in Bolton

Job description

Job Title: IT Security Operations Engineer

Location: Remote regular travel to the Bolton Office required

Flexible Working: hybrid, after training 1-2 days a month in office 

Contract Type:  Permanent 

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum per annum 

Want to work 1 day less per week for full pay? 
We’re taking part in the 4 day working week piolet. 

Could you be our newest IT Security Operations Engineer

About the Role

Outcomes First Group is on the lookout for a talented IT Security individual to come and join our growing team. 

As our IT Security Operations Engineer, you will ensure that the confidentiality, integrity and availability of OFG’s Information Systems are maintained to protect our Service Users, Staff and Data. 

You will take the lead in monitoring, analysing and responds to threats and vulnerabilities across the OFG Technology estate. 

You’ll also coordinate team efforts to ensure that Security Alerts & Incidents are promptly identified, contained and eradicated, working closely with the other members of the IT team, our security partners and the wider business to do so.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• Proven experience of working in an IT Security Role within a Corporate or Education environment.
• A good understanding & experience of cyber security principles & best practices and experience of implementing them at a business wide level.
• Hands-on experience analysing high volumes of logs, network data, Microsoft 365 data and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, capable of communicating effectively with colleagues from all areas of the organization.
• Change Enablement and approval procedures experience
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of tasks and issues.
• Knowledge of working in an ITIL Framework
• Knowledge of Security Frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and NIST
• Azure AD Identity & Access Management (SSO, Conditional Access, AIP)
• Working with and using the O365 Security Portal.
• Microsoft Defender 
• Firewall (ideally Fortinet)
• Microsoft InTune Endpoint Manager
• Windows Server – 2012 – 2019
• Networking (ideally Unifi Switches and Access Points)

We’re looking for a motivated IT Security individual, who wants to provide the best support to their colleagues and get stuck in with problem-solving and develop their skills and progress in a career of IT.  

About IT:

With four key functions spanning from Service Desk, Security, Infrastructure and Projects, our IT team runs on the ethos of promoting from within and building lifelong careers. Working with our highly experienced team, joining us means exposure to a range of problems, solutions, and technologies. We work as one driven unit to ensure that our goal to help build incredible futures for all the individuals who use our services is achieved. 

Apply today and our Resourcing Team will be in touch! 

About the Group

Outcomes First Group exists to make sure vulnerable people get the opportunities they need, whether that involves providing them with specialist education or residential care where they can thrive.
There are two organisations in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism. Together, we educate, care for and support young people across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

Why work for us?

Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing. 

Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package. 

And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances. 

• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum with options to buy an additional 5 days 
• Critical illness covers and life assurance options
• Company Pension with options to increase your contributions
• Private medical and dental Insurance
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Eco-Car Scheme 
• “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional support networks and groups

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

University

Location

Bolton

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Home Care

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English