IT Security Engineer

IT Security Engineer

Location: Hybrid - with work from our Lichfield office when required.

🔐 Help protect the systems that support life-changing care services across the UK.
Voyage Care is looking for an experienced IT Security Engineer to join our growing IT Security team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in safeguarding our infrastructure, data, and services—ensuring we deliver secure, reliable systems that support our frontline care operations.
You’ll work across cloud, network, and endpoint security, helping to strengthen our security posture while contributing to ongoing transformation in a modern Microsoft-based environment.

The Role
As an IT Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls across our Azure cloud, Microsoft 365, and network infrastructure.
You’ll act as a trusted technical expert—responding to security incidents, identifying vulnerabilities, and driving proactive improvements across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
🔐 Security Engineering & Architecture

Support the design and implementation of secure solutions across cloud, network, and endpoint environments
Strengthen and maintain security controls across Azure and on-premise systems
Contribute to the ongoing development of security standards and policies🚨 Incident Response & Threat Management

Investigate and respond to security incidents, driving remediation through to closure
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and recommend preventative measures
Support ongoing security monitoring and threat detection activities🔍 Risk, Audits & Compliance

Conduct security assessments, audits, and vulnerability reviews
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards
Participate in annual penetration testing and security exercises🤝 Collaboration & Advisory

Work closely with the IT Security & Network Team Lead and wider IT teams
Provide technical guidance on security best practices across the business
Produce clear documentation, including incident reports and security guidance📈 Continuous Improvement

Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, tools, and trends
Identify opportunities to enhance security resilience and automation

What We’re Looking For
✅ Essential Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT Security Engineering or similar role
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure security capabilities, including:

Azure Security Centre
Azure Policy
Entra ID (Azure AD) & identity management
Key Vault and networking security (NSGs, DDoS, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft 365 security and Conditional Access policies
Hands-on experience with endpoint security tools (Microsoft Defender / Defender XDR)
Strong understanding of network security (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
Experience with SIEM tools (preferably Exabeam)
Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, KQL, Python or similar)⭐ Desirable

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AZ-500
Experience securing hybrid or enterprise Azure environments

About You

A proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills
Detail-oriented with a passion for identifying and mitigating risk
Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities
A strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly
A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge

Why Join Voyage Care?
💜 Purpose-Driven Work
Your role directly supports services that improve lives every day.
🏡 Flexible Working
Primarily remote with occasional travel to Lichfield.
📚 Career Development
Opportunities to grow your skills with training and certifications.
🤝 Supportive Team
Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking IT environment.
💰 Competitive Package
Salary and benefits aligned to your experience.

About Voyage Care
Voyage Care is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist care and support. Our technology underpins critical services across hundreds of locations—making security a top priority in everything we do.

Apply Now
If you’re passionate about cyber security, cloud technology, and protecting critical systems, we’d love to hear from you