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Role Profile - Cloud Security Engineer Purpose: A leading insurance sector client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Security Engineer to play a critical role in advancing the organization's cloud security capabilities. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of cloud security across multi-cloud platforms-primarily Google … Azure. This role is essential in ensuring that all cloud infrastructure, services, and data remain protected, compliant, and resilient against emerging cyber threats. Working within the broader technology and security teams, the Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for policy enforcement, incident response, security tooling, and embedding security across the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Develop … implement, and maintain comprehensive cloud security policies, standards, and technical controls for GCP and Azure environments. Configure, manage, and optimize native cloud security tools such as GCP Security Command Center, Cloud IAM, VPC Service Controls, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Azure Active Directory. Lead regular vulnerability assessments, security audits, and penetration testing More ❯

Cloud Security Engineer - London - £480/pd Outside IR35 Please note - this role will require you to work from the London based office 1-2 days per week. You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. About the Role A digitally driven reinsurance broker is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to play a key role in strengthening its cloud security posture across multi-cloud environments. This is a hands-on contract role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on leveraging the latest Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed … security best practices across platforms including GCP, Azure, and M365. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage cloud security policies and solutions for GCP and Azure. Configure and maintain security tools such as Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, Azure Security Center, Azure AD, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability More ❯

Cloud Security Engineer - London - £480/pd Outside IR35 Please note - this role will require you to work from the London based office 1-2 days per week. You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. About the Role A digitally driven reinsurance broker is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to play a key role in strengthening its cloud security posture across multi-cloud environments. This is a hands-on contract role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on leveraging the latest Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies. You'll work closely with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to embed … security best practices across platforms including GCP, Azure, and M365. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage cloud security policies and solutions for GCP and Azure. Configure and maintain security tools such as Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, Azure Security Center, Azure AD, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability More ❯

Cloud Security Engineer (Azure/GCP) - Contract Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage cloud security policies and solutions for GCP and Azure environments. Configure and maintain security services and tools within Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls) and Azure/M365 (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure AD, Microsoft … Defender for Cloud). Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure and applications. Monitor cloud environments for security threats, anomalies, and incidents, and lead incident response efforts. Collaborate with development, operations, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure secure configurations. Develop and enforce … security policies, standards, and guidelines for cloud services, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal security frameworks. Provide expertise and guidance on data protection, network security, and identity and access management within cloud platforms. Preferably, assess and enhance the security of Salesforce, including data security, access controls, and compliance. Desirable Qualifications: 6+ years of experience More ❯

Cloud Security Engineer (Azure/GCP) - Contract Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage cloud security policies and solutions for GCP and Azure environments. Configure and maintain security services and tools within Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls) and Azure/M365 (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure AD, Microsoft … Defender for Cloud). Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure and applications. Monitor cloud environments for security threats, anomalies, and incidents, and lead incident response efforts. Collaborate with development, operations, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure secure configurations. Develop and enforce … security policies, standards, and guidelines for cloud services, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal security frameworks. Provide expertise and guidance on data protection, network security, and identity and access management within cloud platforms. Preferably, assess and enhance the security of Salesforce, including data security, access controls, and compliance. Desirable Qualifications: 6+ years of experience More ❯

Oracle Security Engineer A Global Financial Services firm requires a Contract Oracle Security Engineer to join their Finance Transformation - moving from SAP to Oracle Fusion. This will start on a part time basis of 3 days a week for the first 6 months. After 6 months, this will move to full time contract of 5 days … a week. Day Rate: £600 - £670pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: 6 months initially Travel: Remote This Oracle Security Engineer will have the following previous experience: Worked within a Global Organisation as a Security Engineer focussing on getting Oracle up & running. Led the design and implementation of security architecture within Oracle Fusion as part of a … large-scale Finance transformation programme Configured and manage security roles, data access, and controls across Oracle Fusion modules (e.g., ERP, HCM). Ensured compliance with internal and external audit requirements, embedding best practices in access governance and segregation of duties. Collaborated effectively with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, and external partners, demonstrating strong communication and relationship management skills. More ❯

Lead Security Engineer Luton 12-month contract Paying up to £90p/h (Inside IR35) ARM is assisting a large Aerospace client who is looking for an experienced Lead Security Engineer who will be responsible for all security aspects of product design, development, verification, and maintenance through all phases of the product lifecycle. Responsibilities : Production … of Security Managements Plans, work package descriptions and cost estimates in support of product bids, services and proposals. Undertaking security risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, mitigation gap analysis and preparation of security management documentation for system Accreditation. Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and overseeing product development activities. Liaison … with Security Accreditors and Security Assurance Coordinators in support of security accreditation. Preparation of Protection Profiles, Security Targets and Evaluation Management Plans, and liaison with NCSC and commercial evaluation teams in support of evaluation activities. Preparation of TEMPEST Control Plans, advising development teams on appropriate implementation techniques, and liaising with TEMPEST test facilities. Advising development teams More ❯

Purview Security Engineer Our client requires a Contract Purview Security Engineer to provide specialist Purview expertise around the implementation, integration & tuning within a greenfield environment. Day Rate: £500pd IR35 Status: Outside Duration: Initial 3 months Travel: 1 day a week in Buckinghamshire This Security Engineer will have the following previous experience: Experience integrating Microsoft … Purview into systems, with expertise in deploying solutions in greenfield environments and managing end-to-end implementation within security frameworks. Hands-on experience fine-tuning Purview security settings to enhance compliance and data governance across both structured and unstructured data. Strong knowledge of Purview's capabilities, providing expert guidance on security controls, data governance, and compliance best … practices. Skilled in defining and enforcing security policies, guardrails, and access controls to embed Purview into organisational tooling for effective data management. More ❯

Role: Network & Security Engineer Contract: 6 months (initial) Rate: £500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Onsite - PortsmouthClearance: MUST have SC We are seeking a highly skilled Network & Security Engineer to join a leading organisation based in Portsmouth. Key Responsibilities Extension and redesign of wireless networks Security migrations (Juniper to Fortinet firewalls) Network architecture, design, and … optimisation Incident investigation and resolution Implementing approved network changes Measuring and improving infrastructure performance Producing technical documentation and customer updates Administration of IT networks, firewalls, users, and site security Essential Skills & Experience 3+ years' experience as a Network/Security Engineer in a service provider environment Strong knowledge of network security principles and networking fundamentals (LAN … WAN, VPNs, WiFi, Telephony, Routing & Switching) Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Juniper, Fortinet, Checkpoint or F5 security platforms Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, CCSA or F5-CTS (LTM/ASM) Ability to work semi-autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously SC Clearance Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are More ❯

Security Engineer (SC Cleared) - Contract Location: United Kingdom 100% Remote? Duration: 6 Months Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required Are you a hands-on Security Engineer with deep expertise in SIEM , Azure Sentinel , and incident response Join a dynamic cyber security team to support a critical national infrastructure (CNI) project involving the deployment of Windows … response lifecycle (MIM) Conducting in-depth data analysis , threat hunting, and forensic investigations Maintaining and enhancing SOC documentation, SOPs, and playbooks Collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to security strategy Ensuring security policies align with standards like NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK We're Looking for Someone With: Expert-level SIEM experience (Azure Sentinel highly preferred … Strong knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL) Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity incident response & breach handling Familiarity with threat intelligence, vulnerability management , and cloud security tools Proactive mindset with ability to work independently in high-pressure environments Active SC Clearance Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be considered for this exclusive opportunity in one of the UK's More ❯

DV Cleared Cyber Security Engineer - Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract - October Start iO Associates are currently looking for a DV Cleared Cyber Security Engineer for a long term contract role (Outside IR35) - project is kicking off in October so we'll be looking to start candidates at the end of September/October. This role requires … Sole British National and hold active DV Clearance . Here's an overview of what we're looking for: Endpoint Protection products: Malware App Control DLP Experience in implementing security requirements for a system: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Working knowledge of the accreditation process for secure systems Experience in producing design artefacts … CVs immediately so please get in touch if you're interested in either role, or know someone that would be a good fit. Email - j.godwin @ ioassociates.co.uk DV Cleared Cyber Security Engineer - Outside IR35 - 12 Month Contract - October Start More ❯

We have a current opportunity for a Security Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Manchester. For further information about this position please apply. Cyber Security Engineer I am looking for hands-on Security Engineer to support their overstretched BAU team and take ownership of key security remediation projects. … of Windows 11, ensuring compliance and endpoint hardening. What you'll need: Strong experience with certificate-based authentication, Azure AD, Intune, and Windows 11. Hands-on knowledge of endpoint security, device compliance, and identity & access management. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Experience managing unstructured data and implementing secure data handling practices. Please click here to find out more about our More ❯

We have a current opportunity for a Security Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Manchester. For further information about this position please apply. Cyber Security Engineer I am looking for hands-on Security Engineer to support their overstretched BAU team and take ownership of key security remediation projects. … of Windows 11, ensuring compliance and endpoint hardening. What you'll need: Strong experience with certificate-based authentication, Azure AD, Intune, and Windows 11. Hands-on knowledge of endpoint security, device compliance, and identity & access management. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Experience managing unstructured data and implementing secure data handling practices. Please click here to find out more about our More ❯

Job title: Security Engineer Hybrid - 3 days in London Duration of assignment: 6 months Role description: Cyber Security Designs, Strategies, and Security Patterns, data security and compliance by implementing GCP, Azure security best practices, managing IAM roles and permissions, GCP, Azure environments by implementing robust security controls, encryption, and access management policies Key … responsibilities: -Each team that owns a security control has been responsible for creating the format they use to guide the consumers of that control 1. Engineering Guardrails that help security control users identify the strategic solution to meet their use case and map to the appropriate engineering pattern a. Depending on the type of security control, the … security control users would know the use case they need to meet, the technology they are using, and the environment it's needed it. 2.Engineering Patterns tell the security control users how to use the required control on the technology/platform they are using and for each environment/datacentre. Many of the engineering patterns will be More ❯

Role: 5 x Security engineer Rate: Inside IR35 Location: 3 days a week onsite in London Duration: 6-months initially Role description: Cyber Security Designs, Strategies, and Security Patterns, data security and compliance by implementing GCP, Azure security best practices, managing IAM roles and permissions, GCP, Azure environments by implementing robust security controls … encryption, and access management policies Key responsibilities: Each team that owns a security control has been responsible for creating the format they use to guide the consumers of that control 1.Engineering Guardrails that help security control users identify the strategic solution to meet their use case and map to the appropriate engineering pattern a. Depending on the type … of security control, the security control users would know the use case they need to meet, the technology they are using, and the environment it's needed it. 2.Engineering Patterns tell the security control users how to use the required control on the technology/platform they are using and for each environment/datacentre. Many of More ❯

Firewall/Security Engineer (Palo Alto), Cyber Security, Firewalls, Network Engineer. Location: Surrey (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days on-site) Contract Type: Temporary, Day Rate (Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source). Industry: Global Enterprise Overview: Our client, a prestigious global company based in Surrey, is seeking an experienced Cyber Security and … Network Engineer with a strong background in Palo Alto firewalls . This is a key role that involves maintaining the integrity and security of the company's network infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Network & Security Monitoring: Perform daily monitoring of network infrastructure and cyber security systems to prevent unplanned downtime, security breaches, or vulnerabilities. Network Management: Develop … and support the organization's network, including managing Layer 2/3 devices, LAN/WAN, B2B connections, remote access, load balancing, Wi-Fi, and network performance tools. IT Security Management: Manage IT security systems, including next-generation firewalls, IPS, SIEM tools, endpoint security, and other devices/services. Respond to and analyze security incidents, deploying More ❯

Security Engineer - SIEM - sought by investment bank based in London - Contract - Hybrid *Inside IR35 - umbrella* Key Responsibilities SIEM Management & Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, connectors, analytics rules, and playbooks Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and reporting Optimize SIEM performance, cost, and data retention policies Troubleshoot log ingestion and parsing issues Log Source Integration … and custom log parsing Threat Detection & Use Case Development: Develop and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and attack patterns Continuously improve detection efficacy and reduce false positives Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor systems for anomalies and malicious activity Contribute to threat hunting and incident response playbooks Provide expert guidance on securing applications and infrastructure Security Advisory … Innovation: Support PoCs for new security tools Help define and measure control effectiveness Required Skills & Experience 3+ years in a Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or similar role Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and KQL Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows/Linux systems, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python) Familiarity with More ❯

Network Security Engineer 6 Month Contract Warwick (Hybrid) £380/day (Outside IR35) Network Security Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). Start ASAP in July/August. The vast majority of work is expected to be remote. There may be occasional travel to customer sites … IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms end client. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management. Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base. Point … of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents. Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD). Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software. Technical Environment: Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, F5, Cisco networking, Cisco IPT/QoS/802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox More ❯

Security Engineer - SIEM, KQL- sought by investment bank based in London. *Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on-site** Key Responsibilities SIEM Management & Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, connectors, analytics rules, and playbooks Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and reporting Optimize SIEM performance, cost, and data retention policies Troubleshoot log ingestion and parsing … and custom log parsing Threat Detection & Use Case Development: Develop and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and attack patterns Continuously improve detection efficacy and reduce false positives Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor systems for anomalies and malicious activity Contribute to threat hunting and incident response playbooks Provide expert guidance on securing applications and infrastructure Security Advisory … Innovation: Support PoCs for new security tools Help define and measure control effectiveness Required Skills & Experience Certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-900, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CCSP Experience with SOAR playbooks, YARA rules, STIX, and YAML Participation in red/purple team exercises. 3+ years in a Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or similar role More ❯

CyberArk Security Engineer UK Based 6 Month Contract Via Umbrella Lorien's leading banking client is looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join the existing team on an initial 6month contract. Required Skills: Support an engineer with PSM (Privileged session manager) Threat analytics experience Implementing PSM in cyberark If you find this opportunity intriguing More ❯

Role: Senior Network & Security Engineer Location: South Hampshire (Onsite) Remuneration: Contract £500–£600/day - Outside IR35 - 6-Month Minimum Tektora is exclusively partnering with Networkology to deliver high-impact network talent into a secure environment based onsite in Hampshire . We're seeking a Senior Network & Security Engineer with strong firewall and enterprise networking expertise … ideally within service provider or defence environments. Key Responsibilities Deliver advanced support and engineering for core network and security infrastructure Manage and troubleshoot firewall solutions (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Juniper, Fortinet) Oversee load balancers, VPNs, routing, switching, and Layer 2/3 technologies Provide secure networking solutions across LAN, WAN, WiFi, and cloud environments Support large-scale upgrades and … security projects in high-availability setups Essential Experience Minimum 3 years in a service provider or enterprise network security role In-depth knowledge of firewalls, WAFs, load balancing, VPNs, and telephony/video networking Hands-on expertise with: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Juniper, Fortinet Routing & switching across complex architectures Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNA/CCNP (Security or More ❯

Fire and Security Engineer North West Perm Monday-Friday 35k-40k Daniel Owen are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the maintenance, construction, engineering & rail industries. We are currently working on behalf of a large Fire and security contractorr. My Client are currently looking for Fire and security engineer to complete works More ❯

Job title: Cyber Security Engineer - Trellix SIEM Day rate: £400-440 per day - Outside IR35 Location: Fully remote Duration: 4 weeks Vetting/Clearance: BPSS or above, e.g. CTC/SC/DV Start date: ASAP Standard hours: Monday to Friday Role: We are assisting a successful IT consultancy who are supporting their prestigious customer with a new … Trellix SIEM implementation. The design work has been completed, so they require a Cyber Security Engineer/Consultant with previous experience of building, configuring & implementing Trellix SIEM. Duties Installation and Deployment: Set up and deploy the Trellix Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) server and associated devices, ensuring all components are correctly installed and integrated within the organization's … IT environment. Data Source Integration: Add, import, and configure log and event data sources - such as servers, endpoints, firewalls, and cloud services - to feed security data into Trellix SIEM for analysis. Configuration and Customisation: Customise SIEM dashboards, create custom data views, and modify default event aggregation settings to meet specific organizational requirements. Development: Develop and tune correlation rules to More ❯

Security Project Engineer Location: Southeast Working on various Data Centres Duration: Long Term Works Rate: £320/Day Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Security Project Engineer to support the delivery of electronic security projects across the South-East region. This role involves managing installations, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring systems are commissioned and tested … to high standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the delivery of electronic security systems on-site. Commission systems as required. Verify equipment specifications prior to installation. Develop and manage site-specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Uphold all Health & Safety requirements and site compliance. Supervise subcontractors effectively. Ensure systems are fully tested and commissioned. Support the production of Operation … Maintenance (O&M) documentation. Deliver adequate training to clients and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Essential Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience in security system installation, project engineering, and commissioning. Strong experience in programming Security Systems this is essential . Required Certification: ECS Card Essential SSSTS Desirable More ❯

Security Project Engineer Location: Southeast Working on various Data Centres Duration: Long Term Works Rate: £320/Day Contract Overview: We are seeking an experienced Security Project Engineer to support the delivery of electronic security projects across the South-East region. This role involves managing installations, overseeing subcontractors, and ensuring systems are commissioned and tested … to high standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage and oversee the delivery of electronic security systems on-site. Commission systems as required. Verify equipment specifications prior to installation. Develop and manage site-specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Uphold all Health & Safety requirements and site compliance. Supervise subcontractors effectively. Ensure systems are fully tested and commissioned. Support the production of Operation … Maintenance (O&M) documentation. Deliver adequate training to clients and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. Essential Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience in security system installation, project engineering, and commissioning. Strong experience in programming Security Systems this is essential . Required Certification: ECS Card Essential SSSTS Desirable More ❯