Senior Security Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

Are you passionate about safeguarding digital identities and protecting sensitive systems? Join the University of Reading’s Digital Technology Services (DTS) as a Senior Security Engineer, where you’ll play a vital role in defending the university against cyber threats.

This is a hands-on, technical position within the Security Operations (SecOps) team, focused on implementing and improving IT security controls, managing enterprise-level security systems, and responding to security incidents. You’ll help ensure secure identity and access management across the University and contribute to developing automation and detection tools that support our broader cyber defense strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and optimizing security tools and technologies

Investigating and responding to security alerts and incidents

Supporting secure integration of new systems and services

Providing technical expertise in Microsoft 365, Entra (formerly Azure AD), identity management, and enterprise security solutions

Contributing to the development of automation tools to improve threat detection and response

Team Structure

You’ll be part of the SecOps team, which covers three key areas:

Microsoft 365 (M365): Manages email, Entra, and Microsoft 365 applications

Identity: Ensures secure, automated account and access management for all users

Security: Maintains and configures security tools, provides expert advice, and leads incident response

About You

We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive security professional with:

Proven experience managing a range of enterprise security systems

Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks

Strong threat hunting and incident response capabilities

Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Experience with Microsoft 365 and identity access technologies

Why Work at the University of Reading

The University of Reading is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and support equality through initiatives like the Athena SWAN Charter, Race Equality Charter, and LGBT+ inclusion efforts.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working where possible.

To apply, please visit the University of Reading’s Jobs page
and refer to the job description and person specification for full details.