Cyber Security Engineer, Public Sector

Page Personnel; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector entity in Brighton is looking for an Interim Cyber Security Engineer for a 4-6 month contract, with a daily rate of £550 to £650. The role involves upgrading Sentinel workspace, optimizing security instances, and ensuring compliance with public sector security regulations. A successful candidate will have a strong background in cyber security, familiarity with MS Defender and Sentinel, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a chance to work within a collaborative technology team in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional setting with IT systems and networks.
• Ability to analyze and address security incidents promptly.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade Sentinel workspace environment.
• Optimize Sentinel instances across the organization's estate.
• Integrate between Sentinel and Defender per MS best practices.
• Support the Delivery Lead with Cyber Improvement Programme requirements.
• Collaborate with IT Operations teams for effective planning.
• Maintain cyber elements that underpin programme delivery.
• Prioritize and deliver tasks according to programme requirements.
• Provide technical expertise for the programme.

Skills

Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and practices

Experience with MS Defender and Sentinel

Experience working with IT systems and networks

Familiarity with public sector security regulations

Proficiency in identifying and mitigating security risks

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

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