Cyber Security Engineer

Method Resourcing; England; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation undergoing a major merger is seeking a Security Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role, offering full remote flexibility across the UK, combines technical security measures for Microsoft 365 and Azure with stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Microsoft security tools, a background in compliance accreditation, and clear communication skills. Join as your contributions will genuinely shape the business and its security foundation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 security, Defender, Intune, and Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Working knowledge of Azure Sentinel (SIEM) and KQL.
• Solid understanding of patch management and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and maintaining security across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Building and tuning detections in Microsoft Sentinel.
• Managing patching, malware protection, and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Microsoft 365 security

Azure AD/Entra ID

Azure Sentinel (SIEM)

Clear communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Intune

Job description

Security Engineer – 12-Month FTC (£70,000) | Remote (UK)

We’re looking for a hands‑on Security Engineer to join a leading organisation undergoing a major merger. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract paying £70,000, offering full remote flexibility across the UK.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in stabilising and strengthening Microsoft 365 and Azure environments through a period of change. The role blends technical delivery with stakeholder engagement — you’ll be as comfortable securing systems as you are guiding users through new policies and controls.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering and maintaining security across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Building and tuning detections in Microsoft Sentinel.
• Managing patching, malware protection, and vulnerability remediation.
• Supporting Cyber Essentials Plus and ongoing compliance programmes.
• Documenting changes, maintaining governance, and ensuring minimal disruption.
• Mentoring a service desk engineer stepping into cyber security.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 security, Defender, Intune, and Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Working knowledge of Azure Sentinel (SIEM) and KQL.
• Solid understanding of patch management and endpoint security.
• Previous involvement in Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO27001 accreditation.
• Clear communication skills, able to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Why Join

You’ll be stepping into a critical transformation phase where your input genuinely shapes the business. It’s a chance to deliver high‑impact work, develop new skills, and contribute to building a scalable security foundation for future growth.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Information Technology