- Company Name
- Context Recruitment
- Job Title
- IT Security Operations Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job title**
IT Security Operations Engineer
**Role Summary**
Secure and support the organization’s information assets by implementing, monitoring, and improving technical security controls across the application, network, and infrastructure layers. Collaborate with both Information Security and IT Operations teams to ensure continuous risk mitigation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
**Expectations**
- Deliver technical security expertise on Microsoft 365 and enterprise infrastructures.
- Effectively use SIEM, threat detection, email security, endpoint protection, and network analytics tools.
- Maintain high network, patching, and vulnerability remediation standards.
- Produce clear documentation aligning with corporate security policies and industry best practices.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Monitor SIEM, threat detection, endpoint protection, and network analytics for security alerts.
- Conduct security architecture reviews, identify gaps, and apply remediation actions.
- Lead vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation initiatives.
- Oversee patch management using Intune, SCCM/MECM, and WSUS.
- Ensure technical controls comply with laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Diagnose root causes of security incidents and design long‑term solutions.
**Required Skills**
- Security industry experience with strong background in Microsoft 365 infrastructure.
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
- Knowledge of email security solutions such as Sophos and Office 365.
- Advanced patch management expertise (Intune, SCCM/MECM, WSUS).
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., InsightVM).
- Endpoint security management.
- Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure).
- Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, SMB, DNS, DHCP).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Relevant security certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.