Technical Security Expert (Cloud, MDE)

Berkeley Square IT; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Leeds is seeking a Technical Security Expert to join a high-performing team. In this role, you will lead innovative security projects involving cloud and on-prem environments. The position offers flexibility to work remote, on-site, or hybrid, and carries a long contract through March 2026. Ideal candidates will have expertise in areas like Cloud Security and SIEM/SOAR, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid grip on at least 5 or more security technologies.
• Knowledge of a good security strategy and roadmap.
• Up-to-date awareness of emerging security tech.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and exploit new and emerging tech.
• Design and deliver security solutions across the project lifecycle.
• Develop services around enterprise security technologies.
• Review, develop, and implement security policies.

Skills

Cloud Security (especially MDE)

SIEM/SOAR (Sentinel)

Cloud compliance monitoring (AWS, Azure, Google)

IPS / WAF

Firewalls & Proxies

End Point & Network Security

Vulnerability Management

Secure File Transfer & Remote Access Security

Job description

Overview

Are you a Security Specialist who knows your way around cloud, on-prem, and everything in between? Fancy leading cutting-edge security projects and getting hands-on with the latest tech? Well, you're in the right place.

We are on the hunt for a Technical Security Expert to join a high-performing team delivering enterprise-level security solutions across Azure, AWS, and On-Prem environments. You'll play a leading role in shaping strategic priorities, designing solutions, and seeing them through to implementation. You'll be working alongside Technical Leads, Solutions Architects, and Project Managers to help:

• Investigate and exploit new and emerging tech
• Design and deliver security solutions across the project lifecycle
• Develop services around enterprise security technologies
• Review, develop, and implement security policies

Responsibilities

• Investigate and exploit new and emerging tech
• Design and deliver security solutions across the project lifecycle
• Develop services around enterprise security technologies
• Review, develop, and implement security policies

What You'll Need

A solid grip on at least 5 or more of the following:

• Cloud Security (especially MDE)
• SIEM/SOAR (Sentinel)
• Cloud compliance monitoring (AWS, Azure, Google)
• IPS / WAF
• Firewalls & Proxies
• End Point & Network Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Secure File Transfer & Remote Access Security

What You Bring to the Table

• Knowledge of what makes a good security strategy and roadmap
• Up-to-date awareness of emerging security tech
• The ability to review business proposals and spot security gaps
• Experience producing reports and technical docs for all audiences
• A collaborative, team-first attitude but also happy cracking on solo
• Solid grasp of IA principles for network connections and services
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills
• Familiarity with ITIL and formal project management approaches

Why This Role?

Long contract through to March 2026.

Flexibility to work remote, on-site, or hybrid.

Variety, responsibility, and the chance to work with cutting-edge tech.

No two days the same.

Ready to level up your security career and work on some seriously interesting projects? Hit apply or drop us a message to find out more.