2 of 2 Contract Security Specialist Jobs in the South East

M365 Azure Security Specialist Location: Remote Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 4 months Start Date: ASAP We're working with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Microsoft 365 Azure (Policy, Resource Manager) Security Specialist to join on a contract basis and lead the design, implementation and optimisation of M365 security services across … the enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: Own and improve security posture within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Defender XDR, Purview, Entra ID, etc.) Configure and fine-tune Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Identity, Endpoint and Cloud Apps Bring Azure Policy and Resource Manager knowledge/experience into the team Define and implement security baselines and compliance policies for M365 workloads … Lead investigations and incident response leveraging Microsoft security tools Collaborate with cyber security, infrastructure and architecture teams to ensure alignment with overall cloud strategy Required Skills & Experience: Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 security technologies (Defender suite, Purview, Entra ID, Intune) Azure Policy and Azure Resource Manager experience is essential Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, conditional access More ❯

Cybersecurity Specialist (ISO 27001 & Risk Compliance) Location: Guildford - Hybrid Employment Type: 12 month contract Rate: £450-475 per day INSIDE IR35 About the Role We’re seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard company data, infrastructure, and services by ensuring adherence to security best practices and maintaining critical accreditations (e.g., ISO 27001). You’ll collaborate with … IT and business teams to embed security into workflows, manage risks, and respond to incidents—all while driving continuous improvement in our systems. Key Responsibilities SIEM Management: Monitor and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools like Splunk. Firewall & Proxy Audits: Review configurations and coordinate changes with infrastructure teams. Incident Response: Act as part of the Cyber … Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) to address threats. Compliance: Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, and other security standards. Risk Management: Maintain risk frameworks and produce assurance documentation. Secure by Design: Partner with project teams to integrate security requirements early in development. Threat Intelligence: Research emerging threats and mitigation strategies. Testing & Audits: Oversee penetration tests and security More ❯