Wellcome Trust

SecurityEngineer

£53–66k London, United Kingdom Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Security Engineer at Wellcome Trust. Skills: Information security, Security controls, Risk management. Support implementation of security controls. Support operation of security controls”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Respond to security incidents

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous IT security experience, Experience implementing information security controls, Experience supporting information security projects, Knowledge of risk management, Knowledge of security compliance frameworks, Communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to remain calm, Ability to respond to security incidents

What You'll Do.

Support implementation of security controls

Support operation of security controls

Manage identity management

Manage security monitoring

Manage threat detection

Manage governance processes

Manage security incident response

Provide guidance on security best practice

Support compliance activities

Ensure secure design principles

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with technical teams; Work closely with stakeholders; Work with external security providers; Work collaboratively to improve security

Communication Scope

Communicate security risks; Communicate security guidance

Full Job Description

**Salary:** 52,560.00 - 65,700.00 per annum **Contract type:** Permanent **Closing Date:** 15th June 2026 **Interview Dates: 1st stages W/C -** 22nd June 2026 The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships. We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health. These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone. **Where in Wellcome will I be working?** You will sit within the Digital & Technology division as part of the Information Security team, supporting enterprise-wide security operations and working closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and external security providers across the organisation. **What will I be doing?** You will support the implementation and operation of key security controls across Wellcome, helping to manage user access, identity management, security monitoring, threat detection, governance processes, and security incident response. You will also provide practical guidance on information security best practice, support compliance activities, and help ensure technology changes are delivered with secure design principles embedded throughout. **Is this job for me?** Do you have previous IT security experience in complex environments? Have you supported information security projects, controls, or governance activities? Are you comfortable communicating security risks and guidance clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to improve security processes, controls, and compliance? To apply for this role please submit an up-to-date CV and answer 2 application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. The minimum requirements of the role are: **Min

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