19 of 19 Contract Security Engineer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Security Engineer – 3-month contract – Northampton/Remote My Customer is looking for a proactive Security Engineer to join their team and take ownership of monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts across their Microsoft security ecosystem. Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts would be the main focus of the role. Strong expertise … with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel is needed. Key Skills & Experience from the Security Engineer Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.). Proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting . Working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar). Understanding of threat … detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft’s security ecosystem. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender . Perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents where necessary. Develop and optimise SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) playbooks to More ❯

Role: Senior Security Engineer Salary/Rate: £550-650 per day inside IR35 Location: Hybrid London or Fully RemoteContract Duration: until Dec' 2025 We are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer for our government client. This Senior Security Engineer role is hybrid, based between working on site in London and remotely. There is … of days needed in the office. Candidates able to commit to 1-2 days per week in the central London office will be preferred. The contract for the Senior Security Engineer position is until the beginning of December 2025 with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check ("SC Clearance") This role is inside … IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: 2+ years in security platform management ( SIEM, SOAR ). Expertise in enterprise-level monitoring and supporting large user bases (10,000+ users). Experience in creating/managing security playbooks and knowledge of public sector standards. More ❯

Security Engineer – 3 Month Contract – Hybrid – London – Proofpoint – Outside IR35 My client, a leading global organisation, is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to act as the subject matter expert on a critical email security transformation project — migrating from Mimecast to Proofpoint. The ideal candidate will bring deep, hands-on expertise in Proofpoint, including policy creation … configuration, and the ability to deliver effective knowledge transfer to internal teams. Skills and Technology used by the Security Engineer: Must have Proven experience with Proofpoint, configuration and enhancements. A strong background within email security. Strong troubleshooting and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer: Configure and fine-tune Proofpoint policies to meet security … Isolation, Account Takeover Protection, and Encryption. Continuously monitor Proofpoint logs and play an active role in enhancing the company’s IP reputation. Engage with end users in workshops and security sessions to promote stronger cyber resilience across the business. Facilitate DMARC enrolment and validation within Proofpoint to strengthen domain protection and prevent spoofing. The successful Security Engineer More ❯

Security Engineer 3 Month Contract Hybrid London - Proofpoint My client, a global business, is looking for an experienced Security Engineerto provide SME level expertise to an email security project - migrating Mimecast to Proofpoint. The successful candidate must have expert level, hands-on experience using Proofpoint, including the setup of policies, general configuration and knowledge transfer. The … project has come about to align the customers global email security posture and so is a key project within the businesses road map. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer: Assist with Proofpoint policy configuration setup for multiple regions across Europe. Provide ongoing hands-on support within a migration from Mimecast to Proofpoint. Supporting the setup of TAP … Isolation, Account Takeover Protection and Encryption. Monitoring Proofpoint logs and contributing to the IP reputation building efforts Participation in working sessions with end users to strengthen the company s security posture. Support DMARC domain enrolment and validation within Proofpoint Skills and Technology used by the Security Engineer: Must have Proven experience with Proofpoint, configuration and enhancements. A More ❯

Security Engineer – 3 Month Contract – Hybrid – London - Proofpoint My client, a global business, is looking for an experienced Security Engineerto provide SME level expertise to an email security project - migrating Mimecast to Proofpoint. The successful candidate must have expert level, hands-on experience using Proofpoint, including the setup of policies, general configuration and knowledge transfer. The … project has come about to align the customers global email security posture and so is a key project within the businesses road map. Key Responsibilities of the Security Engineer: Assist with Proofpoint policy configuration setup for multiple regions across Europe. Provide ongoing hands-on support within a migration from Mimecast to Proofpoint. Supporting the setup of TAP … Isolation, Account Takeover Protection and Encryption. Monitoring Proofpoint logs and contributing to the IP reputation building efforts Participation in working sessions with end users to strengthen the company’s security posture. Support DMARC domain enrolment and validation within Proofpoint Skills and Technology used by the Security Engineer: Must have Proven experience with Proofpoint, configuration and enhancements. A More ❯

Cyber Security Engineer (Contract) Please note: This contract is an Inside IR35 role. Hybrid working policy: Minimum of 1 day per week required in the office. DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of an industry leading client in London who are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join the team on an initial … month contract. The role will work alongside my clients Cyber Security Manager to implement and maintain the security services in a largely Microsoft environment. Responsibilities: - Administer, monitor, and oversee Cyber Security via SecOps within the business for systems such as: * Data Loss Prevention (DLP) * Phishing simulation * Endpoint Protection and Anti-Malware * Email security gateway * Web security gateway * Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) * Identity and Access systems, and controls * Vulnerability Management - Recommend security best practices and provide expertise and support for security relating to applications, data, infrastructure, network and cloud platforms, - Collaborate with the wider business to ensure new and existing systems meet security requirements through the development of SecOps and DevSecOps More ❯

Infrastructure Security Engineer We are currently recruiting for a Infrastructure Security Engineer on a 6 month initial contract. Hybrid basis (2-3 days), office location being London. They are looking for a candidate to take responsibility for leading, guiding, supporting and delivering secure architectural design for the group cyber security maturity programme. They are also … looking for a candidate who is able to provide advice and recommendations for the programme. Key Skills Support the integration of new cyber security technologies that meets the next generation threats and can be adopted by the group globally You will be required to travel to the local sites, data centre or multiple offices location in order to complete … your tasks for off the network countries. Support global cyber security team to ensure open Continuous Security Improvement Programme (CSIP's) are managed effectively up to closure Information Security Management System (Infrastructure Security Operations). Azure cloud infrastructure and configuration. System Centre Configuration Manager, Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager. Microsoft Exchange online Azure and on More ❯

Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity … to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer … requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as More ❯

Mobile Application Security Engineer Rate: £650 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Location: Bristol/Hybrid (onsite once a month) We have an exciting opportunity for a Mobile Application Security Engineer to join a leading organisation on a contract basis. You'll play a key role in strengthening the security of large-scale mobile … applications, working across both iOS and Android platforms. Partnering with engineering and cyber security teams, you'll embed and enhance mobile security throughout the development lifecycle shaping tooling strategy, driving automation and promoting a 'Secure by Design' culture. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated mobile security testing and vulnerability scanning within the mobile SDLC. Define and deliver … the mobile app security tooling and technology strategy. Run proof of concepts for new tools and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. Roll out, optimise and measure the effectiveness of mobile security tooling. Triage vulnerabilities, identify false positives and provide remediation and risk guidance. Build strong partnerships with engineering and security stakeholders. Implement and maintain a More ❯

Microsoft 365 E5 Security Engineer (Contract) Central London (onsite 3 days per week) 3-month contract Up to £425 per day (Outside IR35) Start: ASAP We’re looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 E5 Security Engineer to join our client in Central London on a part-time contract basis. You’ll play a key role in … deploying, tuning, and enforcing Microsoft 365 E5 security capabilities as part of a phased rollout programme. Key Responsibilities Provide onsite consultancy and hands-on support for Microsoft 365 E5 Security deployment. Configure and optimise security controls including RBAC guardrails, telemetry, and consent policies. Lead pilot testing and fine-tuning of security features with selected user cohorts. … Support enforcement of final security controls and handover documentation. Collaborate with internal IT and security teams to ensure smooth adoption and knowledge transfer. Experience Required Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 E5 Security , including Defender, Purview, Entra, and related toolsets. Strong understanding of RBAC, compliance, identity protection, and endpoint security within M365. Ability to work independently onsite More ❯

Security Engineer Rate: £550/£600 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Duration: 8 months initial Location: Bristol - hybrid once a week on site We're seeking a Security Engineer to support ongoing security operations while playing a key role in a major data centre migration. You'll work across on-prem and AWS environments … collaborating with both internal stakeholders and third-party partners. Responsibilities Optimise and streamline security logs to reduce platform costs Review and enhance Zscaler and MS Defender configurations Strengthen and refine role-based access controls Support and validate security actions during a physical data centre move, ensuring alignment with external suppliers Skills & Experience Strong stakeholder management and adaptability Proficiency More ❯

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Location: Aldermaston Onsite 1-2 days per week. Duration: 2 years We are seeking a DV Cleared OT Cyber Security Engineer with strong expertise in Secure by Design (SbD) principles to join a high-profile Defence programme. This is a critical role ensuring that Operational Technology (OT) environments are protected against evolving cyber threats while remaining resilient, safe … and compliant with security standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and reviewing OT security controls across complex systems, supporting both engineering and assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Apply Secure by Design principles throughout the engineering lifecycle. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews for OT environments. Work closely with engineering and project … teams to embed security into delivery. Produce and review security documentation in line with MOD/Defence standards. Provide SME input on OT security to stakeholders across projects. Essential Skills & Experience Active UK DV Clearance (mandatory). Security Practitioner Strong background in Operational Technology. Demonstrable experience applying MOD/Nuclear Secure by Design (SbD) principles. Proven More ❯

Role: Senior Security Engineer Contract Length: End date 02/12/2025 - this is a hard end date as it stands. No extension is currently in place. Appreciate this is a short term role and if an extension can be achieved we will update you accordingly. Location: 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, E14 4PU - On site negotiable … as short term. Essential Criteria for the Role 2+ years in security platforms management (SIEM, SOAR).Expertise in enterprise-level monitoring and supporting large user bases (10,000+ users).Experience in creating/managing security playbooks and knowledge of public sector standards.Experience in Xsiam correlation/playbooks.Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences. Technical … requirements Proven experience with Cortex XDR, Cortex Data Lake, and Cortex XSOAR.Solid understanding of cloud security, network/system security fundamentals, and scripting for automation. Desirable Qualifications Familiarity with compliance and security standards (GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code More ❯

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Security Engineer with experience in SIEM/SOAR that is eager to join UK GOV department - SC Cleared envionmen t for a short term contract until end of the year 2025 About the role: Work in the Monitoring and Integration Platform Team and deliver against the initial phase of the security monitoring project-onboarding several critical services that are proactively monitored by the in-house SOC (Security Operations Centre). Essential Experience: 2+ years in security platforms management (SIEM, SOAR). Enterprise-level monitoring and supporting large user bases (10,000+ users). Create/manage security playbooks and knowledge of public sector standards. Experience in Xsiam … correlation/playbooks and Cortex XDR, Cortex Data Lake, and Cortex XSOAR. Strong cloud security, network/system security fundamentals, and scripting for automation. Familiar with NIST SC Clearance - Candidates holding active SC will benefit of a quick start date What you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Hybrid working that you can spend less time travelling More ❯

Location: Aldermaston Onsite 1-2 days per week. Duration: 2 years We are seeking a DV Cleared OT Cyber Security Engineer with strong expertise in Secure by Design (SbD) principles to join a high-profile Defence programme. This is a critical role ensuring that Operational Technology (OT) environments are protected against evolving cyber threats while remaining resilient, safe More ❯

Experience of Mobile platform security, threat modelling and mitigation techniques Capable of conducting regular reviews of our mobile application security posture using your hands-on experience. Develop and maintain pen-testing security tools, scripts, policies and procedures In depth knowledge of mobile app security standards (Android/iOS) Desirable knowledge & experience Familiarity with mobile development, DevSecOps … tooling, testing and automation frameworks. Have deep knowledge and experience using the mobile security tools. Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, encryption, and cryptography patterns. Experience in proactive researching of new technologies emerging in the security landscape. More ❯

Job Title: Security Analyst/Detection Engineer Location: Corsham, Wiltshire - 60% Onsite/40% remote Duration: 3 Months Rate: £550 per day Clearance Required: Active SC and ideally Active DV clearance. Nationality: Sole UK Nationality is a requirement for this role Role overview: Good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a MOD SOC environment beneficial, knowledge … proposing new processes and bringing 'best practice' to the workplace. About the role: Conduct reactive monitoring of MOD networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains. Manage and triage alerts; conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command. Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies … vulnerabilities and exploits through research, technical reports and briefs. Your skills and experience: Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst. Knowledge of Data networks. Knowledge & experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools. Desirable Security Qualifications (CompTIA S+/N+/CySA+, AWS, MS, SANS, CISSP etc.). Ideally have some experience with UK MOD Your security clearance More ❯

Job Title: Security Analyst/Detection Engineer Location: Corsham, Wiltshire - 60% Onsite/40% remote Duration: 3 Months Rate: £550 per day Clearance Required: Active SC and ideally Active DV clearance. Nationality: Sole UK Nationality is a requirement for this role Role overview: Good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a MOD SOC environment beneficial, knowledge More ❯