IT Security Engineer

Achilles has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, driven, experienced security professional. We are looking for an experienced IT Security Engineer to join our UK based security team. You will be responsible for implementing, managing, and enhancing security measures across our global operations. Based in either our Abingdon or Madrid office, on a hybrid basis (minimum of 2 days in the office), this role may require occasional travel. Key Responsibilities:

• You will play a key role in designing and executing robust security strategies that safeguard our critical assets and data. This includes threat detection, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards such as ISO 27001.
• Work closely with our IT team to secure our infrastructure, continuously assess security risks, and develop proactive measures to mitigate potential threats.
• Ensure our systems, networks, and applications are secure through regular penetration testing, monitoring, and audits.

What are we looking for - the essentials?

• Driven and motivated candidates who will represent our organisation with professionalism, passion, and a commitment to the highest standards of security.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, collaborate with other teams, and challenge security practices where necessary to ensure maximum protection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you will be able to continuously improve our security posture and adapt to new threats.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in IT security, along with proven expertise in risk assessment, incident response, and security frameworks, is required.

Please apply if you’d like to work for a global company that is helping make the working world more sustainable, safer, cleaner and fairer, with great colleagues and a good pay and benefits package. We welcome applications from armed forces veterans, reservists and their families. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our practices and workforce. A full role profile is available at Careers at Achilles | Join the Team About Achilles For more than 30 years, Achilles has protected organisations’ business interests and reputations by providing unrivalled levels of supply chain transparency, carbon reduction and management. We are the ESG and carbon management partner of choice for the world’s leading global brands. Achilles specialises in supporting customers that require truly robust environmental, social and governance reporting to fully comply with ESG regulation, meet investor requirements, and achieve their own ambitious sustainability goals. We work with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations requiring the serious, detailed analysis and expert insight necessary to deliver exceptional reporting confidence. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, Achilles is at the forefront of the battle against climate change, a champion for social justice and human rights, and an expert in health, safety, and risk management.