Project Support Engineer | Cyber Security | Outside IR35

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Project Support Engineer in Bristol to provide hands-on cyber security expertise across multiple projects. This hybrid role involves supporting the delivery of IT and cyber-focused initiatives, including working with tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Fortinet. Ideal candidates will have strong cyber security backgrounds and project management skills, with a rate of £500–£550/day for an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in cyber security or IT ops delivery.
• Comfortable working across a varied tech stack, including cloud and infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple concurrent cyber/IT projects.
• Provide hands-on technical support across cyber and infrastructure efforts.
• Lead hardening activities on tools like NetSuite.

Skills

Cyber security expertise

Technical project delivery

Hands-on technical support

Experience with Microsoft Sentinel

Change management

Tools

Fortinet

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Job DescriptionProject Support Engineer | Cyber Security | Sentinel | Purview | Fortinet
NetSuite Hardening | Remote Monitoring | IT Ops | Change Management | Bristol-Based

SR2 is supporting a critical delivery programme spanning 70+ IT and cyber-focused projects across a fast-paced, high-impact environment. We’re hiring a Project Support Engineer to provide hands-on cyber security expertise across operational initiatives ranging from ticketing systems to threat surface reduction.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in technical project delivery — combining cyber security know-how with practical support across IT systems, tooling, and network infrastructure hardening.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of multiple concurrent cyber/IT projects (ticketing systems, monitoring, change control, and more)




• Provide hands-on technical support across cyber and infrastructure efforts




• Lead or contribute to hardening activities on tools like NetSuite and low-level system designs




• Operate across the cyber stack — endpoint, network, detection, and governance tools




• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to track delivery milestones




• Support implementation and integration of security tooling such as Sentinel, Microsoft Purview, and Fortinet




• Balance structured project oversight with rolling sleeves up for delivery

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong technical background in cyber security or IT ops delivery




• Hands-on experience with one or more of: Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Fortinet




• Comfortable working across a varied tech stack, including cloud and infrastructure environments




• Proven ability to manage and support multiple concurrent projects




• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems and best practices around change management and monitoring




• Collaborative mindset, used to working between engineering and delivery functions




• Based within commutable distance to Bristol (2 days per week on-site)

The Details:

• Rate: £500–£550/day




• Outside IR35




• Duration: 6 months initial (extensions likely)




• Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week on-site in Bristol

If you're a hands-on engineer with cyber expertise and love making projects happen — apply now for immediate consideration.