Biffa

About the Company

Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.

We provide an essential service to satisfy the business needs of our commercial, industrial and public sector customers throughout the UK, and help them to meet their legal obligations and corporate responsibility commitments.

We employ 10,000 people and collect waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day. 

Our surplus food redistribution partnership with Company Shop Group, and our environmental work with BiffaAward and Waste Aid, also have wider benefits for the UK and beyond.

Since 2002 we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by 70 per cent and aim to be net zero by 2050.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Biffa

Job Title

Senior Security Engineer

Job Description

**Job title:** Senior Security Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, implement, and oversee enterprise security protocols and operations to protect information assets and networks. Acts as the internal security advocate, fostering a secure culture and ensuring timely incident response and continuous improvement of security posture. **Expectations:** - Lead and own the delivery of security services across the organization. - Maintain up‑to‑date governance, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices. - Demonstrate proactive threat detection and incident management. - Provide regular reports and post‑incident documentation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Strategically design and implement security policies, standards, and controls. - Monitor networks and systems for breaches, intrusions, and anomalous activity. - Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and system hardening. - Investigate, document, and report security incidents and breaches, assessing impact and recommending mitigations. - Manage security tools, software deployments, and patching schedules. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on security integration in projects and new initiatives. - Deliver training, awareness, and guidance to stakeholders on security best practices. **Required Skills:** - In‑depth knowledge of security principles, techniques, and protocols. - Expertise with Microsoft and Azure environments (public and private cloud). - Proven ability in incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security operations. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities. - Ability to influence and lead without direct authority. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant Microsoft/Azure security certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate). - Minimum 3 years of experience as a Security Engineer or comparable role.

High wycombe, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

03-12-2025