Security Engineer – Microsoft XDR | £500 - £525 | 3 Month Initial | Inside IR35 | Fully Remote
Opus are working with a key client on a Security Engineer contract to support the implementation of Defender XDR including hands on configuration, SIEM integration and related security solutions. This initial 3-month contract can be completed on a fully remote basis and is determined as Inside IR35, offering £500–£525 per day.
Key Skills:
Microsoft Defender XDR: Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps
Microsoft Sentinel: KQL, playbook development, SIEM optimisation
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and change control workflows
Advanced threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting
Log collection via Azure Monitoring Agent and Firewall Management CentreResponsibilities:
Configure and fine-tune Microsoft Defender XDR in line with approved designs
Participate in Microsoft FastTrack engagements
Integrate Defender XDR with Sentinel SIEM for enhanced detection and response
Develop Kusto queries and automation playbooks
Support PoC setup for Microsoft Copilot for Security
Connect syslogs from on-prem servers and firewalls to Sentinel
If this Security Engineer role sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up to date CV and I’ll be in touch.
Security Engineer – Microsoft XDR | £500 - £525 | 3 Month Initial | Inside IR35 | Fully Remote