Senior Security Operations Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting and managing enterprise security technologies and operational security controls
• Strong knowledge of Security Operations, incident response, threat detection and vulnerability management principles
• Experience working with security tooling such as Microsoft Defender, MDR platforms and monitoring solutions
• Ability to investigate complex security incidents and implement effective and timely remediation activities
• Strong understanding of Information Security frameworks, regulatory requirements and security best practices
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Passion for continuous improvement and keeping up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and industry developments

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support core Security Operations tools and platforms, ensuring they remain effective, secure and aligned to business requirements
• Act as the technical subject matter expert for security technologies, providing specialist support and driving improvements to security capabilities
• Monitor security alerts, events and incidents, leading investigations and coordinating timely and effective responses
• Support the delivery of security projects and initiatives, helping to strengthen our overall security posture
• Work closely with Information Security, IT and Architecture teams to implement and maintain robust security controls
• Manage vulnerability remediation activities, ensuring security risks are identified, prioritised and addressed appropriately
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors and technology partners to support effective security operations
• Develop and maintain security documentation, operational procedures and incident response playbooks
• Support penetration testing activities and coordinate the remediation of identified findings
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of monitoring, detection and response processes across our Security Operations function
• Keep up to speed with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry developments to support continuous improvement and risk reduction

Technologies:

• Support
• Security

More:

We are Vitality, a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand on a mission to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives. We have been recognised for our culture, including being named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2026 and a Top 10 Place to Work in the Sunday Times Awards in 2024. This is a hybrid role based in our Bournemouth office for 2 days per week, with 35 hours per week full time and flexibility available. We offer a competitive benefits package including bonus schemes, pension contributions of up to 12%, Vitality health insurance and life assurance, along with a supportive, inclusive culture that helps our people be at their best and grow their careers. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and sustainability, and we want our people to feel healthy, supported and able to make a positive difference.

last updated 31 week of 2026