Security Engineer – 12-Month FTC (£70,000) | Remote (UK)
We’re looking for a hands‑on Security Engineer to join a leading organisation undergoing a major merger. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract paying £70,000, offering full remote flexibility across the UK.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a key role in stabilising and strengthening Microsoft 365 and Azure environments through a period of change. The role blends technical delivery with stakeholder engagement — you’ll be as comfortable securing systems as you are guiding users through new policies and controls.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering and maintaining security across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Building and tuning detections in Microsoft Sentinel.
- Managing patching, malware protection, and vulnerability remediation.
- Supporting Cyber Essentials Plus and ongoing compliance programmes.
- Documenting changes, maintaining governance, and ensuring minimal disruption.
- Mentoring a service desk engineer stepping into cyber security.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong experience with Microsoft 365 security, Defender, Intune, and Azure AD/Entra ID.
- Working knowledge of Azure Sentinel (SIEM) and KQL.
- Solid understanding of patch management and endpoint security.
- Previous involvement in Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO27001 accreditation.
- Clear communication skills, able to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Why Join
You’ll be stepping into a critical transformation phase where your input genuinely shapes the business. It’s a chance to deliver high‑impact work, develop new skills, and contribute to building a scalable security foundation for future growth.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Information Technology
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