Security Operations Engineer

Closing Date

Job Title: Security Operations Engineer

Location: Durrington / Hybrid working

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: from 50k

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our IT Operations Security team in a newly created role supporting the ongoing development of our Security Operations capability. Youll work closely with infrastructure network and security governance teams to help protect our systems services and data.

As a Security Operations Engineer youll play a handson role in managing security tooling responding to incidents and driving vulnerability remediation across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys operational security wants exposure to a broad technical landscape and is keen to build their experience in a collaborative and safetycritical environment.

What you will be responsible for:

Youll support the effective daytoday running of Security Operations helping ensure threats vulnerabilities and incidents are identified and managed quickly and effectively.

This will include:

• Managing and maintaining security tooling including SIEM endpoint protection DLP and web filtering solutions
• Supporting vulnerability management activities identifying assessing and remediating risks using tools such as Qualys and Tenable
• Responding to security incidents and service requests ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation
• Providing technical support and escalation for securityrelated issues within IT Operations
• Working closely with external SOC providers and internal teams to support monitoring and incident handling
• Contributing to continuous improvement by helping refine processes controls and security best practice

Additional requirements specific to the role

• Participation in a 24/7 oncall rota to support security incident response
• Travel across Southern Water sites as required
• Collaboration with infrastructure network and governance teams within IT Operations

What youll bring to the role:

Essential

• Handson experience in security operations including incident response and vulnerability management
• Working knowledge of security tools such as SIEM platforms endpoint protection and vulnerability scanning solutions
• Experience of supporting security incidents and operational issues in a live environment
• Familiarity with IT service management tools such as ServiceNow
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and thirdparty partners

Desirable

• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security CISSP or CISM
• Experience within utilities critical infrastructure or operational technology environments

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time ofsignificant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team witha clear visionfor the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyourepassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our teamwedlove to hear from youeven if youdonttick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additionalinformation:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates willbe requiredto provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UKcriminal recordcheck (DBS)and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of allpreemploymentchecks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards orfails topass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also requirehigher levels of security vetting which may involve providingadditionaldocumentation.

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