Security Engineer

Security Engineer

Posted 5 days ago by 1772596736

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£450 Per day
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Hybrid
United Kingdom
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Business Continuity Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Cyber Security Data Protection Strategy Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Servers Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Endpoint Security Enterprise Security File Servers Hardening Hyper-V Information Systems Security Management Microsoft 365 Microsoft Windows Multi-Factor Authentication Patch Management Server Administration Systems Engineering Verification And Validation Virtualisation Virtual Private Networks (VPN) VMware Certified Associate Vulnerability Vulnerability Management Windows Servers Windows Server Virtualisation

Summary: The role of Security Engineer involves a mid-to-senior level position focused on implementing and maintaining security best practices within an infrastructure context. Responsibilities include hands-on systems engineering, managing security tools, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The position requires a proactive approach to threat mitigation and system hardening. This contract role is hybrid and spans three months, based on the South Coast of the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and maintain cyber security best practices, including MFA, endpoint protection and patching.
  • Perform backup verification and regular restore testing.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
  • Maintain strong awareness of Infosec and Compliance (GDPR, data protection).
  • Deliver Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO).
  • Manage Microsoft 365 security (Exchange Online, Intune, Entra ID/Azure AD).
  • Support and secure virtualisation platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).
  • Execute patch management, vulnerability monitoring and system performance oversight.
  • Configure and secure VPNs (site-to-site and remote access).
  • Manage and troubleshoot Firewalls.
  • Maintain and enhance endpoint security controls.

Key Skills:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of MFA, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and patching.
  • Experience with backup validation and DR/BCP planning.
  • Understanding of data protection regulations such as GDPR.
  • Hands-on skills with Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 security tools including Intune and Entra ID.
  • Exposure to VMware or Hyper-V environments.
  • Strong networking skills including VPN configuration.
  • Experience with Firewalls and enterprise security tooling.
  • A proactive and analytical approach to threat mitigation and system hardening.

Salary (Rate): £450 daily

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Security Engineer - £450/day - via umbrella - 3 months - South Coast (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract

We're seeking a mid-to-senior level Security Engineer with a strong infrastructure background and a focus on security best practice. This role blends hands-on systems engineering with core security responsibilities including MFA, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and compliance.

Your responsibilities as the Security Engineer:

  • Implement and maintain cyber security best practices, including MFA, endpoint protection and patching.
  • Perform backup verification and regular restore testing.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
  • Maintain strong awareness of Infosec and Compliance (GDPR, data protection).
  • Deliver Windows Server administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO).
  • Manage Microsoft 365 security (Exchange Online, Intune, Entra ID/Azure AD).
  • Support and secure virtualisation platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).
  • Execute patch management, vulnerability monitoring and system performance oversight.
  • Configure and secure VPNs (site-to-site and remote access).
  • Manage and troubleshoot Firewalls.
  • Maintain and enhance endpoint security controls.

As a successful Security Engineer, you will have:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of MFA, endpoint protection, vulnerability management and patching.
  • Experience with backup validation and DR/BCP planning.
  • Understanding of data protection regulations such as GDPR.
  • Hands-on skills with Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 security tools including Intune and Entra ID.
  • Exposure to VMware or Hyper-V environments.
  • Strong networking skills including VPN configuration.
  • Experience with Firewalls and enterprise security tooling.
  • A proactive and analytical approach to threat mitigation and system hardening.

If you're an experienced Security Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Professional references required.

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