IT Systems & Security Engineer - London (Westminster)

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact. CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies. Contract Type: Employee, permanentrole. We are unable to sponsor visas for this role. Start date: ASAP Closing date: 14th October 2026 at 23:55pm Contract length: Permanent, full time Location: Westminster, London-based. You will need to visit the London office 1–2 days per week, with the ability to come in at short notice when operational issues require on-site attention. Clearance: Please note that this role requires UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Please indicate on the application question whether you currently hold SC clearance or are eligible to obtain it. (see: SC • Guidance Pack for Applicants • GOV.UK) About the role CIR is looking for an experienced IT Systems and Security Analyst. The right candidate will be experienced in a broad range of IT systems and security support and maintenance, ideally in an small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) type environment where organisational scaling and constant change is normal. They will be looking for a permanent hands-on technical role, where they can support a wide variety of systems and users, taking ownership of systems, procedures and documentation. They will be a creative thinker who will be constantly looking for new ways to innovate and improve on how IT systems deliver organisational requirements, with security at the core of everything they deliver. Key Responsibilities Support, monitor, maintain and refine IT systems and security service delivery across SaaS and IaaS platforms, including AzureAD, M365, and AWS. Support and maintain a diverse hardware and OS ecosystem (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android). Execute day-to-day IT operational tasks, ranging from complex technical support to routine account provisioning, device provisioning and support, patch management and vulnerability remediation. Be an internal expert and point of contact to coordinate with and respond to alerts and threats identified by a SOC/MDR partner to safeguard data, systems and people. Support internal audit processes and compliance baselines (e.g., Cyber Essentials), identifying gaps and contributing to security risk management processes. Constructively question existing systems and security workflows, technologies, and delivery methods to propose actionable operational improvements. Use technical skill and creative thinking to support and help evolve operational security delivery across investigation activities in a highly challenging, diverse and constantly evolving environment. Technical Skills & Experience Cloud & Identity Administration: Practical experience with Azure/AzureAD and SSO integrations, M365, AWS for an SME. SaaS application administration: Proven experience in implementing, supporting and maintaining a wide range of SaaS applications that deliver a variety of functionality across a SME environment. Productivity and collaboration: A strong background in support and usage of key productivity and collaboration tools, such as Office 365, Teams, Slack etc. Multi-Platform OS Knowledge: Hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile OS environments. Security & Audit: Practical understanding of security risk management frameworks and audit standards like Cyber Essentials and how to maintain appropriate technical controls to gain/retain certification in an SME environment. Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP) are advantageous but not essential. AI Awareness: Pragmatic understanding of modern AI tools, including operational opportunities and security risks. Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance, or full eligibility to undergo SC vetting. Behavioural Elements & Attributes Excellent Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to consistent IT service delivery, security compliance, access management, and documentation in a fast-changing environment. Analytical Curiosity: Proactive in identifying inefficiencies or opportunities for improvements, asking constructive questions, and suggesting viable solutions. Mission Alignment: Genuine dedication to the company’s core objectives and a desire to maximise team impact daily. Operational Resilience: Comfortable switching seamlessly between high-level analytical tasks and repetitive, mundane support duties without loss of quality. Organisational skills: Able to independently organise work to make sure tasks are complete and milestones reached on time in an organisation where priorities and workloads can change very suddenly. Recruitment Process To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise. CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities. CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application. Benefits We are strong believers in empowering our team, and we start by offering flexibility. We also prioritise providing support to our team members in their personal lives. Multiple options for work arrangements (in-office, hybrid). 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Standard state pension (UK residents). Employee Assistance Program that includes support for mental health, legal matters, and financial issues. Allotted budget for home office equipment. Annual bonus scheme depending on organisation performance. Fun, modern workspace with hot desking. A supportive and inclusive work environment where all voices are valued, and everyone is empowered to actively contribute to the company culture. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Up to 30 days of full sick pay over a rolling 12 month period. Compassionate leave consisting of 2 weeks fully paid/annum to deal with whatever health, family related emergency you may need it for. ​ Unpaid Sabbatical Leave ​for up to 3 months after one year's service. Working Arrangements CIR encourages flexible working and is happy to agree a working pattern to suit the successful applicant. We generally expect staff to be available between the core hours of 10.00 -12.00 GMT and 14.00-15.30 GMT each working day unless an exception has been agreed. CIR is open to recruitment of the right candidate on either a consultancy or fixed-term employment contract basis. A candidate’s guide to artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment at CIR CIR does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are reviewed, and decisions are made by trained members of staff. When applying for a role, please do use AI for: Planning your ideas and thoughts Checking the spelling and grammar of your CV and cover letter Researching CIR Generating mock interview questions for you to practice before your interview Use AI as a support tool, not as a substitute for your own thinking or judgement Don’t use AI to: Invent or misrepresent your skills and experience Complete any tests provided by CIR Assist you during an interview to help answer the questions being asked by the panel Declaration: By submitting this application, you confirm this represents your own work and experience. Misuse of AI may result in your application being withdrawn from the process.