AI Summary
Cats Protection seeks an IT Security Engineer to operate their Security Operations Centre and protect technology systems. Responsibilities include threat detection, incident response, risk assessment, and policy development. Requires experience with Microsoft security tools, cloud security, and strong analytical skills.
Key Highlights
Support and operate enterprise-scale Security Operations Centre.
Deploy and optimize Microsoft security tools, including AI-driven XDR.
Monitor, detect, triage, and respond to security threats.
Conduct risk assessments, forensic investigations, and develop security policies.
Collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to strengthen security posture.
Promote security awareness across the organization.
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote
Flexible working options
Up to £49,655.50 per year
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Health benefits
Financial wellbeing support
Job Description
IT Security Engineer | Fully Remote
Join Cats Protection, the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, as an IT Security Engineer and help protect our technology systems while making life better for millions of cats.
What you’ll do:
- Support and operate our enterprise-scale Security Operations Centre.
- Deploy and optimise Microsoft security tools, including AI-driven XDR platforms.
- Monitor, detect, triage, and respond to security threats.
- Conduct risk assessments, forensic investigations, and develop security policies.
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to strengthen our overall security posture.
- Promote security awareness across the organisation.
About you:
- Experience in a similar IT security role within the past 12 months.
- Microsoft Security Certification and hands-on expertise with Microsoft security technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud security (Azure) and experience investigating incidents.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Why Cats Protection:
- Fully remote with flexible working options.
- Up to £49,655.50 per year.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Health benefits and financial wellbeing support.
- Work with a passionate, mission-driven team.
Apply by 8th December 2025 to help protect our IT systems and support cats across the UK.