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.