Information Security Engineer

Company: Severn Trent
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

Information Security Engineer

In this role you will be responsible for the development, updating and management of security systems and products in conformance with agreed security requirements and standards throughout their lifecycle. You will document technical designs, implementation and tuning of a combination of security controls to balance prevention, detection, response and usability. This may involve detailed technical design, coding, hardware prototyping, debugging and documentation.

  • Access Management – define and enforce policies to control access to resources; implement RBAC and ABAC models.
  • Identity Governance and Administration – manage humans and machines in a hybrid and multi‑cloud environment.
  • Security and Compliance – conduct IAM audits and assessments to identify and remediate risks; implement controls to protect IAM systems from unauthorized access and attacks.
  • Monitoring and Reporting – monitor IAM systems for anomalies and potential security threats; generate reports on IAM activity and access patterns; carry out investigations into identity‑related incidents and events.
  • Overall development and documentation of detailed designs and working within cyber‑security and data‑protection regulations.

You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre site in Coventry and will work within a dedicated engineering team, dedicating 37 hours a week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Identity Governance and Administration, Access Management, Security and Compliance, and Modern Identity.
  • Experience working within information security operations and engineering functions.
  • Knowledge of cyber‑security and data‑protection regulations.
  • Strong character, positivity and caring attitude.

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225, subject to eligibility)
  • Family‑friendly policies, including one year of fully paid maternity and adoption leave
  • Leading pension scheme – double your contribution up to 15%
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Dedicated training and development through our Academy
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
  • Two paid volunteering days per year

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Posted: May 3rd, 2026