Infrastructure Security Engineer

New Yesterday

  • Day rate up to £650 a day Inside IR35
  • Hybrid working with only 6 Days in office required

    • About Our Client

    The organisation is a public sector.

    Job Description

    Key ResponsibilitiesMicrosoft Sentinel

  • Configure and maintain Sentinel analytics rules, workbooks, and connectors
  • Develop and optimise dashboards and reports for threat visibility
  • Manage Sentinel upgrades and ensure platform stability
  • Conduct threat hunting and incident investigations using KQL

    • Microsoft Defender

  • Administer Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Office 365
  • Monitor and respond to alerts across Defender platforms
  • Collaborate with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve endpoint security

    • SOAR Automation

  • Design, build, and deploy automated playbooks using Logic Apps
  • Integrate SOAR workflows with Sentinel and Defender alerts
  • Continuously improve automation to reduce response times and manual effort

    • Strategic & Analytic Duties

  • Analyse security datasets to identify trends and emerging threats
  • Produce actionable plans and reports for senior stakeholders
  • Drive multiple concurrent initiatives, from tactical fixes to strategic improvements

    • The Successful Applicant

    A successful Infrastructure Security Engineer should have:

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel including configuration, reporting, and upgrades
  • Strong understanding of SOAR playbook development and automation
  • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives effectively
  • Proficiency in KQL, Azure Logic Apps, and Microsoft Defender suite
  • Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven security planning
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

    • What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of approximately £550 to £650, based on experience.
  • Opportunity to work within a respected public sector organisation.
  • Temporary contract offering exposure to impactful projects in the technology department.
  • Chance to develop expertise in infrastructure security.

    • If you have the skills to excel as an Infrastructure Security Engineer, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the organisation's mission to safeguard its technology infrastructure.

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    Location:
    Gb
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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