Remote Security Engineer (12m FTC) – M365/Azure + SIEM

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

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.