IT Security Specialist Counter Threat - HYBRID WORKING We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Security Specialist to join one of our biggest customers who are in the financial services sector.As an IT Security Specialist, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Counter Threat Unit, applying your strong background in infrastructure engineering, cloud-based architectures, and solution delivery.You will contribute to maintaining secure systems across hybrid environments, leveraging your expertise in both on-premises and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Main Responsibilities as IT Security Specialist: Assist in gathering and analysing threat intelligence; monitor systems and networks to identify anomalies and support situational awareness.Follow established processes to help ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal security requirements.Contribute to the investigation and resolution of security incidents, working in line with organisational procedures and business continuity plans.Operate tools and processes to identify vulnerabilities and support timely patching across systems and infrastructure.Configure and maintain security tools and systems (eg SIEM, Firewalls) in accordance with defined policies and procedures.Support the production of security metrics and documentation; share knowledge and best practice with colleagues to promote security awareness. Skills and experience you need as IT Security Specialist: Minimum 3 years'' experience