Remote Detection Engineer – Threat‑Focused Cloud Security

Our Future Health; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering health technology organization in Greater London seeks a Detection Engineer for their Information Security team. In this role, you will design and implement detection capabilities, collaborate with the threat team, and optimize security controls. The ideal candidate has experience with KQL and Microsoft Sentinel, and a strong desire to make meaningful contributions to security. This position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Parental Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Savings

£1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Wellbeing Support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proficient in writing KQL and ideally some level of proficiency in Python and Terraform.
• Significant hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with Microsoft’s Defender suite.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Develop new threat-led detections in collaboration with the threat team.
• Create analytic methods for incident detection.
• Work with MSP SOC to maintain the detection catalogue.
• Develop and tune Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Management rules.

Skills

KQL proficiency

Microsoft Sentinel

Python

Terraform

Data Loss Prevention

Statistics

Cloud-native logging

Agile working

Knowledge of TTPs

Education

Relevant certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Azure

Kubernetes

Purview

Job description

A pioneering health technology organization in Greater London seeks a Detection Engineer for their Information Security team. In this role, you will design and implement detection capabilities, collaborate with the threat team, and optimize security controls. The ideal candidate has experience with KQL and Microsoft Sentinel, and a strong desire to make meaningful contributions to security. This position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.