7 of 7 Contract Security Specialist Jobs in the UK excluding London

M365 Cloud 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 Cloud 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 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) Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, conditional access and data loss prevention Experience working in regulated enterprise environments Hands-on experience with Sentinel, Log Analytics and KQL is a plus Relevant More ❯

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 ❯

Cyber Security - SIEM - SOAR - Automation - Glasgow Hybrid (3 days onsite) - 12 month contract I am looking for an experienced Cyber Security specialist to join a busy Security Team for our client in central Glasgow. You will be enhancing their threat detection and incident response capabilities by designing and maintaining SIEM content, build SOAR automations, and integrate … security tools to streamline their SOC operations. Key responsibilities: Develop and optimise detection rules in SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, Sentinel). Create automated workflows in SOAR platforms to improve efficiency. Collaborate with analysts to speed up incident containment and remediation. Integrate security systems with internal and external services. Maintain and monitor SIEM/SOAR platforms for performance and … stability. Essential skills: Proven background in cyber security, including SOC or incident response roles. Excellent skills and experience in detection engineering or incident response. Ability in developing SOAR automations. Strong Python scripting and query language skills (SPL, EQL, SQL). Excellent knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, TCP/IP, and protocols (DNS, HTTP, REST, SOAP). Unix/Linux More ❯

Cyber Security - SIEM - SOAR - Automation - Glasgow Hybrid (3 days onsite) - 12 month contract I am looking for an experienced Cyber Security specialist to join a busy Security Team for our client in central Glasgow. You will be enhancing their threat detection and incident response capabilities by designing and maintaining SIEM content, build SOAR automations, and integrate … security tools to strea click apply for full job details More ❯

Our defence sector client is currently recruiting for a Senior Security Specialist to provide Secure by Design (SbD) subject matter expertise on a range of military air defence capabilities. This role is offered as an initial 3 month contract with scope to be extended. The day rate is negotiable dependent upon experience. A hybrid working arrangement is available … with an expectation of 2-3 days onsite in Bristol per week. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identification of necessary artefacts in comparison to existing security reports Mature the artefacts in discussion with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and functional and prime Contractor input. Finalise the Security Management Plan (SyMP) Plan security-related activities required for CUP2 A-phase and beyond Representation … at various security working groups. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrable expertise in securing and assuring complex, mission-critical systems. Deep understanding of Secure by Design methodologies and their application in system and network design. Strong knowledge of securing cloud environments, software applications, and networked systems. Strong analytical skills with a focus on risk management and continuous security improvement. Able to More ❯

Are you ready to lead the charge in securing the digital future of the West Midlands Combined Authority? Were looking for a Principal Cyber Security & Infrastructure Specialist to take ownership of our operational cyber security infrastructure and systems. This pivotal role will drive the transformation from legacy platforms to modern, secure solutions, ensuring compliance with best practices … guidance, enabling continuous improvement and resilience in our digital services. Please note, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract. What you will be doing. Manage and improve cyber-security systems across cloud and on-prem, addressing risks and performance. Support the cyber-security roadmap in line with strategic goals. Define and maintain security policies, procedures, and … needs and industry standards. Work independently, making strategic technical decisions. Mentor junior staff and share knowledge to build team resilience. Drive automation and process improvements. Manage risks and ensure security enables business operations. Ensure robust backup and recovery for security systems. Scale cyber-security architecture across the organisation. Collaborate on compliance with internal and external stakeholders. Engage More ❯

Role Title: Security Logging and Monitoring Specialist Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025 Location: Knutsford, hybrid 2/3 days onsite Rate: up to £340.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary You will assist in the secure design and implementation of changes across various business areas, technologies, and platforms. This … role involves collaborating with stakeholders and customers to help deliver secure solutions that mitigate risk and reduce costs. The junior consultant aids in ensuring system security and helps deliver product and project support throughout the IT development lifecycle. Additionally, the junior consultant works with change delivery teams to track security requirements and ensure a secure environment. You must … regulatory requirements and internal policies. The person specification highlights the importance of integrity, risk mitigation, working under pressure, sharing information, and developing personal skills. Essential Skills Basic understanding of security solutions, good relationship and communication skills, knowledge of security frameworks, and the ability to discuss technology and security controls. Key Technical Skills Assisting in conducting information security More ❯