Cyber Security Engineer

London, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/method-resourcing

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Job Description

Security Engineer - 12-Month FTC (70,000) | Remote (UK)
We're looking for a hands-on Security Engineer to join a leading organisation undergoing a major merger. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract paying 70,000, offering full remote flexibility across the UK.
The Opportunity
You'll play a key role in stabilising and strengthening Microsoft 365 and Azure environments through a period of change. The role blends technical delivery with stakeholder engagement - you'll be as comfortable securing systems as you are guiding users through new policies and controls.
What You'll Be Doing

Delivering and maintaining security across Microsoft 365 and Azure.
Building and tuning detections in Microsoft Sentinel.
Managing patching, malware protection, and vulnerability remediation.
Supporting Cyber Essentials Plus and ongoing compliance programmes.
Documenting changes, maintaining governance, and ensuring minimal disruption.
Mentoring a service desk engineer stepping into cyber security.

What You'll Bring

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.
Previous involvement in Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO27001 accreditation.
Clear communication skills, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join
You'll be stepping into a critical transformation phase where your input genuinely shapes the business. It's a chance to deliver high-impact work, develop new skills, and contribute to building a scalable security foundation for future growth.
RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.