Cyber Security Engineer

Michael Page (UK); Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Cyber Security Engineer for a 4-6 month contract with an immediate start. The role involves upgrading and optimising Sentinel environments and ensuring cyber security compliance while collaborating with IT operations. A successful candidate will possess strong cybersecurity knowledge and relevant experience with MS Defender and Sentinel. The position offers a daily rate of £550 to £650 and a hybrid working model within a collaborative tech team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with IT systems and networks in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with public sector security regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating security risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade of Sentinel workspace environment.
• Optimisation of Sentinel instances across the organisations estate.
• Integration between Sentinel and Defender according to MS best practices.
• Support the Delivery Lead with digital improvement programme requirements.
• Ensure minimal disruption through effective planning.

Skills

Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and practices

Experience with MS Defender and Sentinel

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Ability to analyse and address security incidents promptly

Education

Relevant certifications in cyber security or related fields

Job description

• Interim Cyber Security Engineer
• 4-6 month contract - immediate start - Inside IR35

About Our Client

This organisation is a public sector entity that plays a critical role in its field. It operates as a medium-sized institution, with a focus on maintaining secure and efficient technological infrastructure to meet its goals.

Job Description

Primary focus areas will include:

• Upgrade of Sentinel workspace environment
• Optimisation of Sentinel instances across the organisations estate
• Integration between Sentinel and Defender to the current MS best practice
• Support the Delivery Lead with meeting the requirements of the Cyber Improvement Programme
• Working with the other IT Operations teams to ensure minimal disruption through effective planning
• Deliver and maintain the cyber elements that underpins programme delivery
• Ensure tasks are prioritised and delivered in accordance with programme requirements.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise for the programme.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Cyber Security Engineer should have:

• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and practices.
• Experience with MS Defender and Sentinel
• Experience working with IT systems and networks in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with public sector security regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating security risks effectively.
• Ability to analyse and address security incidents promptly.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Relevant certifications in cyber security or related fields.

What's on Offer

• Daily rate: £550 to £650.
• Interim position - hybrid nature
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and professional technology team.
• Chance to contribute to the security of an essential organisation.

If you are a skilled Cyber Security Engineer and are looking for an exciting role, we encourage you to apply today