- Company Name
- JCB
- Job Title
- Information Security Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Information Security Engineer
**Role Summary**
Secure and continuously improve the enterprise IT environment by leading security projects, managing cyber‑defense tools, conducting incident response, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Works closely with infrastructure, application, and operations teams to embed security across all systems.
**Expectations**
- Passionate about cyber security and emerging threat landscape
- Proven ability to manage complex global projects and provide technical guidance
- Strong communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Hands‑on experience in security engineering across on‑prem, cloud, and SaaS environments
- Demonstrated incident response, root‑cause analysis, and risk mitigation skills
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Lead and support IT security projects, ensuring delivery is secure, timely, and effective.
2. Partner with business units to provide security input for architecture and design.
3. Manage and maintain cybersecurity tools (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, IAM, etc.) across all platforms.
4. Embed security into operational processes, collaborating with internal IT and third‑party teams.
5. Lead incident response activities, incident monitoring, and real‑time alert handling; drive continuous improvement.
6. Advise on security implications of new technologies and contribute to long‑term strategic decisions (roadmap, risk register).
7. Monitor, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities and security alerts; pursue security enhancements.
8. Support security and internal investigations, ensuring adherence to robust change control.
9. Enforce security policies, procedures, and standards; maintain compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
10. Assist with internal and external audits and remediation activities; identify opportunities to strengthen overall security posture.
**Required Skills**
- Expertise in network security, endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response.
- Proficiency with security tools and technologies (SIEM, EDR, IAM, vulnerability scanners, cloud security solutions).
- Solid understanding of security frameworks (NIST SP 800‑53, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials).
- Experience managing complex security projects and providing technical guidance.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITIL preferred).
- Ability to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams.
- Background in OT security is a plus.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ preferred.
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor certification is advantageous.