Senior SecOps Engineer - Microsoft Security UK Predominantly Remote Occasional presence in London Permanent We are partnering with a specialist Microsoft Security organisation looking to appoint two highly experienced Senior SecOps Engineers to its growing Microsoft Cyber Engineering team. This is not a traditional SOC Analyst position. We are looking for technically strong Microsoft Security Engineers with genuine hands-on experience designing, implementing, engineering and optimising Microsoft Sentinel and Defender solutions within enterprise customer environments. The organisation works extensively across the Microsoft Security portfolio and is looking for individuals who can bring significant technical depth while remaining hands-on with complex customer environments. The Role Working alongside Security Engineers, SOC Analysts and wider delivery teams, you will take responsibility for the implementation, optimisation and ongoing improvement of Microsoft security solutions. Responsibilities will include: Design, implementation and support of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender / Defender XDR Engineering and optimisation of SIEM capabilities across enterprise environments Developing and tuning KQL queries, analytics and detection rules Designing and implementing SOC automation, playbooks and scripting Improving security event detection and response capabilities Conducting Microsoft tenant health checks, security audits and architecture reviews Analysing cloud security risks and recommending appropriate security controls Supporting complex incident triage and resolution Designing and documenting security engineering standards and processes Researching and implementing new Microsoft security capabilities Producing high-quality technical and customer-facing documentation Working directly with customers and technical stakeholders Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the engineering team Essential Experience To be considered, you should have strong commercial experience across the following: Microsoft Sentinel / Azure Sentinel Microsoft Defender / Defender XDR Strong KQL / Kusto Query Language capability Security Engineering, SOC Engineering or Microsoft Security Consulting SIEM engineering rather than solely alert monitoring or incident triage Detection engineering and security monitoring optimisation Automation, scripting, SOAR or Sentinel playbooks Cloud security assessments, controls and risk analysis Designing and documenting security processes Customer-facing technical delivery Candidates whose experience is predominantly L1/L2 SOC monitoring without hands-on Sentinel and Defender engineering are unlikely to be suitable for this position. Highly Desirable Experience across any of the following would be particularly valuable: Microsoft Purview Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Entra ID Intune Azure security architecture Logic Apps / Sentinel playbooks PowerShell or Python MITRE ATT&CK Microsoft Security architecture and tenant assessments Previous experience working directly for Microsoft , or within a leading Microsoft Security Partner, MSSP or specialist Microsoft consultancy, would be highly advantageous. Microsoft Certifications Relevant Microsoft certifications are strongly preferred, particularly: SC-200 - Microsoft Security Operations Analyst AZ-500 - Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-104 - Azure Administrator Associate AZ-305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert Equivalent or additional Microsoft Security certifications will also be considered. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a highly specialised Microsoft Security environment rather than a broad IT or generalist cybersecurity function. You'll work alongside experienced security professionals on complex customer engagements, with significant exposure to the wider Microsoft Security ecosystem and continued investment in technical training and development. The position would particularly suit an established Microsoft Security Engineer who wants to remain technically hands-on while taking greater ownership of solution design, engineering standards, customer environments and the development of security operations capabilities. If your core expertise sits across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Security Operations Engineering , email your CV If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Senior SecOps Engineer - Microsoft Security UK Predominantly Remote Occasional presence in London Permanent We are partnering with a specialist Microsoft Security organisation looking to appoint two highly experienced Senior SecOps Engineers to its growing Microsoft Cyber Engineering team. This is not a traditional SOC Analyst position. We are looking for technically strong Microsoft Security Engineers with genuine hands-on experience designing, implementing, engineering and optimising Microsoft Sentinel and Defender solutions within enterprise customer environments. The organisation works extensively across the Microsoft Security portfolio and is looking for individuals who can bring significant technical depth while remaining hands-on with complex customer environments. The Role Working alongside Security Engineers, SOC Analysts and wider delivery teams, you will take responsibility for the implementation, optimisation and ongoing improvement of Microsoft security solutions. Responsibilities will include: Design, implementation and support of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender / Defender XDR Engineering and optimisation of SIEM capabilities across enterprise environments Developing and tuning KQL queries, analytics and detection rules Designing and implementing SOC automation, playbooks and scripting Improving security event detection and response capabilities Conducting Microsoft tenant health checks, security audits and architecture reviews Analysing cloud security risks and recommending appropriate security controls Supporting complex incident triage and resolution Designing and documenting security engineering standards and processes Researching and implementing new Microsoft security capabilities Producing high-quality technical and customer-facing documentation Working directly with customers and technical stakeholders Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the engineering team Essential Experience To be considered, you should have strong commercial experience across the following: Microsoft Sentinel / Azure Sentinel Microsoft Defender / Defender XDR Strong KQL / Kusto Query Language capability Security Engineering, SOC Engineering or Microsoft Security Consulting SIEM engineering rather than solely alert monitoring or incident triage Detection engineering and security monitoring optimisation Automation, scripting, SOAR or Sentinel playbooks Cloud security assessments, controls and risk analysis Designing and documenting security processes Customer-facing technical delivery Candidates whose experience is predominantly L1/L2 SOC monitoring without hands-on Sentinel and Defender engineering are unlikely to be suitable for this position. Highly Desirable Experience across any of the following would be particularly valuable: Microsoft Purview Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Defender for Cloud Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Entra ID Intune Azure security architecture Logic Apps / Sentinel playbooks PowerShell or Python MITRE ATT&CK Microsoft Security architecture and tenant assessments Previous experience working directly for Microsoft , or within a leading Microsoft Security Partner, MSSP or specialist Microsoft consultancy, would be highly advantageous. Microsoft Certifications Relevant Microsoft certifications are strongly preferred, particularly: SC-200 - Microsoft Security Operations Analyst AZ-500 - Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-104 - Azure Administrator Associate AZ-305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert Equivalent or additional Microsoft Security certifications will also be considered. The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a highly specialised Microsoft Security environment rather than a broad IT or generalist cybersecurity function. You'll work alongside experienced security professionals on complex customer engagements, with significant exposure to the wider Microsoft Security ecosystem and continued investment in technical training and development. The position would particularly suit an established Microsoft Security Engineer who wants to remain technically hands-on while taking greater ownership of solution design, engineering standards, customer environments and the development of security operations capabilities. If your core expertise sits across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Security Operations Engineering , email your CV If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer (Azure & Microsoft 365) Wembley - Fully On-Site 50,000 per annum + Permanent Benefits We're seeking a Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a complex hybrid estate spanning on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft 365 and public cloud platforms. This is an opportunity to play a key role in cloud transformation, platform automation, identity management and Microsoft 365 optimisation whilst helping shape a secure and scalable technology environment. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of core Microsoft platforms and services across both cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring availability, security and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include: Administering and optimising Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Intune Managing identity and access across Active Directory and Entra ID Designing and supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure and on-premises environments Implementing and maintaining SSO, MFA and Conditional Access policies Supporting Microsoft 365 security, compliance and governance initiatives Managing hybrid connectivity including VPNs, DNS, routing and firewall integrations Automating operational processes through PowerShell, Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices Supporting platform monitoring, patching, resilience and disaster recovery Delivering cloud migration, transformation and optimisation projects Producing and maintaining technical documentation and operational standards Working closely with infrastructure, networking, security and service teams to improve platform performance and reliability What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Microsoft platform professional with a strong blend of infrastructure, cloud and M365 expertise. You'll ideally have: 5+ years' experience within Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Cloud or Platform Engineering Strong hands-on administration experience across Microsoft 365 Expertise in Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune and Entra ID Experience supporting hybrid Microsoft environments Strong Active Directory and identity management experience Experience with Azure cloud services PowerShell scripting and automation experience Good understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, VPNs, routing and firewalls Experience supporting Windows Server environments Knowledge of platform security, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: Microsoft Defender suite Microsoft Purview Microsoft Sentinel VMware Azure DevOps
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer (Azure & Microsoft 365) Wembley - Fully On-Site 50,000 per annum + Permanent Benefits We're seeking a Senior Microsoft Platform Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a complex hybrid estate spanning on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft 365 and public cloud platforms. This is an opportunity to play a key role in cloud transformation, platform automation, identity management and Microsoft 365 optimisation whilst helping shape a secure and scalable technology environment. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of core Microsoft platforms and services across both cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring availability, security and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include: Administering and optimising Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Intune Managing identity and access across Active Directory and Entra ID Designing and supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure across Azure and on-premises environments Implementing and maintaining SSO, MFA and Conditional Access policies Supporting Microsoft 365 security, compliance and governance initiatives Managing hybrid connectivity including VPNs, DNS, routing and firewall integrations Automating operational processes through PowerShell, Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices Supporting platform monitoring, patching, resilience and disaster recovery Delivering cloud migration, transformation and optimisation projects Producing and maintaining technical documentation and operational standards Working closely with infrastructure, networking, security and service teams to improve platform performance and reliability What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced Microsoft platform professional with a strong blend of infrastructure, cloud and M365 expertise. You'll ideally have: 5+ years' experience within Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Cloud or Platform Engineering Strong hands-on administration experience across Microsoft 365 Expertise in Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune and Entra ID Experience supporting hybrid Microsoft environments Strong Active Directory and identity management experience Experience with Azure cloud services PowerShell scripting and automation experience Good understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, VPNs, routing and firewalls Experience supporting Windows Server environments Knowledge of platform security, monitoring, backup and disaster recovery Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills Desirable Experience Any of the following would be advantageous: Microsoft Defender suite Microsoft Purview Microsoft Sentinel VMware Azure DevOps
Information Security & Assurance Officer Salary: up to 50,000 + 15% Project Uplift + Company Car/Car Allowance Location: Suffolk (onsite) REED Technology are recruiting for an Information Security & Assurance Officer to join a major UK infrastructure programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for an information security professional who enjoys balancing security governance, compliance and assurance with oversight of operational cyber security activities. You'll play a key role in maintaining the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring compliance with recognised security frameworks, managing risk and assurance activities, and acting as a trusted adviser to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role would suit someone with experience in Information Security, GRC, Information Assurance or Cyber Security who is looking to develop their career within a highly regulated and complex environment. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR and wider security governance requirements Develop and maintain security policies, standards and procedures Conduct security risk assessments and support internal and external audits Manage supplier and third-party security assurance activities Provide oversight of Microsoft 365 security controls, including identity and access management, MFA, endpoint protection and monitoring Work closely with SOC and security service providers to support incident management and response activities Produce security reports, dashboards and assurance documentation for senior stakeholders Deliver security awareness initiatives across the organisation Support continuous improvement of security controls, processes and governance frameworks About You We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate experience in: Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Information Security Assurance and risk management ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) GDPR and data protection requirements Security audits, compliance reviews and assurance activities Supplier or third-party security assessments Security incident management and response processes Microsoft security technologies such as Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID or similar platforms Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Desirable Experience Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus NIST Cyber Security Framework Experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, defence, engineering, financial services or other regulated sectors Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, Security+ or equivalent What's on Offer? 15% project uplift paid monthly Company car or car allowance Annual bonus Private medical insurance Life assurance Enhanced pension contributions 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Professional memberships paid Ongoing training and development opportunities This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme where you'll have real ownership of information security governance and assurance, while contributing to the success of a nationally significant project. If you are interested, apply using the link provided.
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Information Security & Assurance Officer Salary: up to 50,000 + 15% Project Uplift + Company Car/Car Allowance Location: Suffolk (onsite) REED Technology are recruiting for an Information Security & Assurance Officer to join a major UK infrastructure programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for an information security professional who enjoys balancing security governance, compliance and assurance with oversight of operational cyber security activities. You'll play a key role in maintaining the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring compliance with recognised security frameworks, managing risk and assurance activities, and acting as a trusted adviser to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role would suit someone with experience in Information Security, GRC, Information Assurance or Cyber Security who is looking to develop their career within a highly regulated and complex environment. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR and wider security governance requirements Develop and maintain security policies, standards and procedures Conduct security risk assessments and support internal and external audits Manage supplier and third-party security assurance activities Provide oversight of Microsoft 365 security controls, including identity and access management, MFA, endpoint protection and monitoring Work closely with SOC and security service providers to support incident management and response activities Produce security reports, dashboards and assurance documentation for senior stakeholders Deliver security awareness initiatives across the organisation Support continuous improvement of security controls, processes and governance frameworks About You We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate experience in: Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Information Security Assurance and risk management ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) GDPR and data protection requirements Security audits, compliance reviews and assurance activities Supplier or third-party security assessments Security incident management and response processes Microsoft security technologies such as Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID or similar platforms Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Desirable Experience Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus NIST Cyber Security Framework Experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, defence, engineering, financial services or other regulated sectors Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, Security+ or equivalent What's on Offer? 15% project uplift paid monthly Company car or car allowance Annual bonus Private medical insurance Life assurance Enhanced pension contributions 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Professional memberships paid Ongoing training and development opportunities This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme where you'll have real ownership of information security governance and assurance, while contributing to the success of a nationally significant project. If you are interested, apply using the link provided.
Bridewell Consulting Limited
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Managed Security Service Provider team. The role involves driving Sentinel adoption, leading client onboarding, and developing custom data connectors. Candidates should have solid experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevOps pipelines, and threat detection, as well as proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Go. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to employee development.
Aug 03, 2026
Full time
A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Managed Security Service Provider team. The role involves driving Sentinel adoption, leading client onboarding, and developing custom data connectors. Candidates should have solid experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevOps pipelines, and threat detection, as well as proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Go. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to employee development.
Senior SOC Engineer - Microsoft Security We're looking for a senior SOC engineer to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of Microsoft-based security platforms within a fast-paced MSSP environment. This role combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and technical leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable security services. The Role You will take ownership of SOC-aligned platform engineering across the full lifecycle-from customer onboarding and solution design through to optimisation, maintenance, and continual improvement. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure security platforms are resilient, efficient, and aligned to evolving threat landscapes. A key part of the role is leading complex deployments and providing technical direction across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and supporting technologies. You'll oversee platform health through proactive lifecycle management, including patching, upgrades, and service transitions, while driving improvements in detection, automation, and performance. You'll also act as a senior escalation point, mentoring engineers and helping to build capability across the team. Alongside delivery, you'll contribute to pre-sales activities, shaping solutions and supporting bids, demos, and customer discussions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of SOC security platforms across customer environments Own end-to-end delivery, including onboarding, configuration, optimisation, and handover Manage platform lifecycle activities to maintain performance, stability, and operational readiness Drive continual improvement through enhancements to detection, automation, and scalability Act as a senior technical escalation point and mentor for the engineering team Maintain high-quality documentation, standards, and repeatable delivery practices Support pre-sales and stakeholder engagement with technical insight and solution design Core Experience & Skills You'll bring strong experience working in SOC or security engineering environments, with deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies and platform engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Azure security services Proven ability to design and operate SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and log management solutions at scale Expertise in KQL for detection engineering, tuning, and performance optimisation Experience building and maintaining automation using Logic Apps and related tooling Solid understanding of telemetry pipelines, integration patterns, and security architecture Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and modern detection practices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex, integrated environments Experience in MSSP environments and working across multi-tenant platforms is highly desirable, particularly where you've contributed to service development, standardisation, and platform evolution. How You Work You're a confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. You're comfortable leading engineering delivery, making decisions under pressure, and balancing customer needs with operational constraints. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with SOC analysts, detection engineers, sales teams, and optimisation specialists to deliver effective security outcomes. You also take an active role in mentoring others, supporting continuous learning and capability growth within the team. Additional Information You may be required to obtain UK security clearance (NPPV/SC) Some travel may be required for customer engagement and collaboration Growth & Development You'll be part of a team that values continuous development, with opportunities to progress into architectural, strategic, or leadership roles. Ongoing development is supported through certifications, complex project work, and involvement in shaping future SOC capabilities.
Jun 01, 2026
Full time
Senior SOC Engineer - Microsoft Security We're looking for a senior SOC engineer to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of Microsoft-based security platforms within a fast-paced MSSP environment. This role combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and technical leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable security services. The Role You will take ownership of SOC-aligned platform engineering across the full lifecycle-from customer onboarding and solution design through to optimisation, maintenance, and continual improvement. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure security platforms are resilient, efficient, and aligned to evolving threat landscapes. A key part of the role is leading complex deployments and providing technical direction across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and supporting technologies. You'll oversee platform health through proactive lifecycle management, including patching, upgrades, and service transitions, while driving improvements in detection, automation, and performance. You'll also act as a senior escalation point, mentoring engineers and helping to build capability across the team. Alongside delivery, you'll contribute to pre-sales activities, shaping solutions and supporting bids, demos, and customer discussions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of SOC security platforms across customer environments Own end-to-end delivery, including onboarding, configuration, optimisation, and handover Manage platform lifecycle activities to maintain performance, stability, and operational readiness Drive continual improvement through enhancements to detection, automation, and scalability Act as a senior technical escalation point and mentor for the engineering team Maintain high-quality documentation, standards, and repeatable delivery practices Support pre-sales and stakeholder engagement with technical insight and solution design Core Experience & Skills You'll bring strong experience working in SOC or security engineering environments, with deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies and platform engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Azure security services Proven ability to design and operate SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and log management solutions at scale Expertise in KQL for detection engineering, tuning, and performance optimisation Experience building and maintaining automation using Logic Apps and related tooling Solid understanding of telemetry pipelines, integration patterns, and security architecture Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and modern detection practices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex, integrated environments Experience in MSSP environments and working across multi-tenant platforms is highly desirable, particularly where you've contributed to service development, standardisation, and platform evolution. How You Work You're a confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. You're comfortable leading engineering delivery, making decisions under pressure, and balancing customer needs with operational constraints. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with SOC analysts, detection engineers, sales teams, and optimisation specialists to deliver effective security outcomes. You also take an active role in mentoring others, supporting continuous learning and capability growth within the team. Additional Information You may be required to obtain UK security clearance (NPPV/SC) Some travel may be required for customer engagement and collaboration Growth & Development You'll be part of a team that values continuous development, with opportunities to progress into architectural, strategic, or leadership roles. Ongoing development is supported through certifications, complex project work, and involvement in shaping future SOC capabilities.
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and hands-on SOC Operations Technical Lead to lead a team of SOC Analysts operating in a 24/7/365 environment. This is a senior, technically focused leadership role within our Managed Security Services (MSSP) function, reporting directly to the Head of SOC Operations. You will act as the senior technical authority, driving excellence in threat detection, incident response, and security operations across a diverse, multi-client portfolio. While you will lead and mentor a team, this is not a purely managerial role. You will remain deeply involved in technical delivery, acting as an escalation point, leading complex investigations, and continuously improving SOC capabilities. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & SOC Operations Lead day-to-day SOC operations across all shifts, ensuring consistent 24/7 coverage Manage shift schedules, handovers, and on-call rotations Act as the primary escalation point for security incidents and analyst queries Ensure high-quality triage, investigation, and response aligned to SOC processes Drive team development through training, coaching, and technical mentoring Ensure accurate and timely case management (HALO) and delivery against SLAs Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement Provide expert guidance on threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting Lead escalations for complex or high-severity incidents across client environments Develop and optimise detection rules, playbooks, and automation Improve SOC tooling (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR) and operational processes Design and maintain advanced detection use cases and correlation logic Client Engagement & Consulting Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting security reviews and incident analysis Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations Support continuous improvement of client security posture Collaboration Work closely with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, and Incident Response teams Enhance detection capability through intelligence sharing and tool optimisation Align processes to strengthen overall security operations effectiveness Strategic Contribution Identify opportunities to enhance MSSP services and capabilities Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal frameworks Skills & Experience Essential 7+ years in Security Operations, including 3-4 years in a senior/lead SOC role Strong hands-on experience with: SIEM (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike) EDR/XDR (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black) SOAR and threat intelligence platforms Proven expertise in threat hunting and incident response Experience developing and tuning detection rules in multi-tenant environments Strong automation skills to improve SOC efficiency Excellent client-facing and communication skills Desirable Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GREM), SC-200 or SC-300 Experience in cloud security operations Background in MSSP or consulting environments Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, or ITIL Key Competencies Strong technical depth with the ability to simplify complex concepts Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and development Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced SOC environment
May 26, 2026
Full time
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and hands-on SOC Operations Technical Lead to lead a team of SOC Analysts operating in a 24/7/365 environment. This is a senior, technically focused leadership role within our Managed Security Services (MSSP) function, reporting directly to the Head of SOC Operations. You will act as the senior technical authority, driving excellence in threat detection, incident response, and security operations across a diverse, multi-client portfolio. While you will lead and mentor a team, this is not a purely managerial role. You will remain deeply involved in technical delivery, acting as an escalation point, leading complex investigations, and continuously improving SOC capabilities. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & SOC Operations Lead day-to-day SOC operations across all shifts, ensuring consistent 24/7 coverage Manage shift schedules, handovers, and on-call rotations Act as the primary escalation point for security incidents and analyst queries Ensure high-quality triage, investigation, and response aligned to SOC processes Drive team development through training, coaching, and technical mentoring Ensure accurate and timely case management (HALO) and delivery against SLAs Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement Provide expert guidance on threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting Lead escalations for complex or high-severity incidents across client environments Develop and optimise detection rules, playbooks, and automation Improve SOC tooling (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR) and operational processes Design and maintain advanced detection use cases and correlation logic Client Engagement & Consulting Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting security reviews and incident analysis Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations Support continuous improvement of client security posture Collaboration Work closely with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, and Incident Response teams Enhance detection capability through intelligence sharing and tool optimisation Align processes to strengthen overall security operations effectiveness Strategic Contribution Identify opportunities to enhance MSSP services and capabilities Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal frameworks Skills & Experience Essential 7+ years in Security Operations, including 3-4 years in a senior/lead SOC role Strong hands-on experience with: SIEM (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike) EDR/XDR (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black) SOAR and threat intelligence platforms Proven expertise in threat hunting and incident response Experience developing and tuning detection rules in multi-tenant environments Strong automation skills to improve SOC efficiency Excellent client-facing and communication skills Desirable Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GREM), SC-200 or SC-300 Experience in cloud security operations Background in MSSP or consulting environments Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, or ITIL Key Competencies Strong technical depth with the ability to simplify complex concepts Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and development Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced SOC environment
We're looking for a Senior SOC Analyst (L2 / L3) for our consultancy client supporting a major cyber security programme for a financial services organisation. This is an initial 6 month contract paying up to £600 per day Outside IR35. The role focuses on supporting security operations monitoring and incident response activities within a large enterprise environment. This role allows remote working with occasional travel to London when required. The successful SOC Analyst will possess proven skills working with the following - • Monitoring security alerts and events across enterprise environments • Investigating potential cyber security incidents and responding appropriately • Working with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel or QRadar • Conducting threat analysis and triaging security alerts • Supporting incident response and remediation activities • Working with security engineering teams to improve detection capabilities Experience within financial services, fintech or other regulated environments would be beneficial. Interested? Please apply below SOC Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, SIEM Analyst, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Incident Response, Outside IR35 Contract
May 22, 2026
Contractor
We're looking for a Senior SOC Analyst (L2 / L3) for our consultancy client supporting a major cyber security programme for a financial services organisation. This is an initial 6 month contract paying up to £600 per day Outside IR35. The role focuses on supporting security operations monitoring and incident response activities within a large enterprise environment. This role allows remote working with occasional travel to London when required. The successful SOC Analyst will possess proven skills working with the following - • Monitoring security alerts and events across enterprise environments • Investigating potential cyber security incidents and responding appropriately • Working with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel or QRadar • Conducting threat analysis and triaging security alerts • Supporting incident response and remediation activities • Working with security engineering teams to improve detection capabilities Experience within financial services, fintech or other regulated environments would be beneficial. Interested? Please apply below SOC Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, SIEM Analyst, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Incident Response, Outside IR35 Contract
We're working with a fast-paced, friendly IT solutions business to find an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their close-knit team. This is a technical, varied role supporting SMEs across the UK and internationally on IT and telecoms solutions. If you're someone who takes pride in a first-time fix, enjoys working across a diverse client base, and wants to keep developing your skills in a supportive environment - this is worth a look. The role is fully office-based with one client visit per month to a site in Horsham. What you'll be doing: Providing technical support via phone and ticketing system across a diverse SME client base Leading small to medium projects from start to finish Implementing complex resolutions within SLA - zero-trust and least privilege at the forefront Monitoring, triaging and responding to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and the M365 Defender suite Supporting Cyber Essentials+ compliance - evidence collection, remediation tracking and controls implementation Managing patch compliance across endpoints and servers and driving remediation to agreed targets Supporting Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning including backup/restore testing and documentation Working with senior engineers to identify recurring incidents and implement long-term fixes Supporting change management aligned to ITIL best practice Technologies you'll need experience with: Microsoft 365 - Admin, Security, Compliance, Exchange and GDAP Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) and incident triage/response Microsoft 365 Defender - Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Entra & Intune - Conditional Access, LAPS, Configuration Policies Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP Hyper-V and failover clustering SAN/NAS - iSCSI, LUN, MPIO Networking - Security, Switching, L3, Firewalls, IPsec, SSL Patch management and compliance tooling for endpoints and servers Backup and DR/BCP - restore validation, DR testing, documentation MDT / WDS Awareness of Cyber Essentials+ requirements and practical controls What we're looking for: Solid hands-on experience resolving IT problems across a range of environments Strong attention to detail - someone who gets it right first time Self-motivated and proactive - training is available but self-learning is essential Microsoft qualifications are beneficial but not required Full UK driving licence (clean) and own vehicle - essential What's on offer: Yearly bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Casual dress, company events, pension Free on-site parking Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm (38.75 hours per week) Interested? Get in touch with MSP Talent Bridge to find out more.
May 22, 2026
Full time
We're working with a fast-paced, friendly IT solutions business to find an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join their close-knit team. This is a technical, varied role supporting SMEs across the UK and internationally on IT and telecoms solutions. If you're someone who takes pride in a first-time fix, enjoys working across a diverse client base, and wants to keep developing your skills in a supportive environment - this is worth a look. The role is fully office-based with one client visit per month to a site in Horsham. What you'll be doing: Providing technical support via phone and ticketing system across a diverse SME client base Leading small to medium projects from start to finish Implementing complex resolutions within SLA - zero-trust and least privilege at the forefront Monitoring, triaging and responding to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and the M365 Defender suite Supporting Cyber Essentials+ compliance - evidence collection, remediation tracking and controls implementation Managing patch compliance across endpoints and servers and driving remediation to agreed targets Supporting Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning including backup/restore testing and documentation Working with senior engineers to identify recurring incidents and implement long-term fixes Supporting change management aligned to ITIL best practice Technologies you'll need experience with: Microsoft 365 - Admin, Security, Compliance, Exchange and GDAP Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) and incident triage/response Microsoft 365 Defender - Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Office 365 Microsoft Entra & Intune - Conditional Access, LAPS, Configuration Policies Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP Hyper-V and failover clustering SAN/NAS - iSCSI, LUN, MPIO Networking - Security, Switching, L3, Firewalls, IPsec, SSL Patch management and compliance tooling for endpoints and servers Backup and DR/BCP - restore validation, DR testing, documentation MDT / WDS Awareness of Cyber Essentials+ requirements and practical controls What we're looking for: Solid hands-on experience resolving IT problems across a range of environments Strong attention to detail - someone who gets it right first time Self-motivated and proactive - training is available but self-learning is essential Microsoft qualifications are beneficial but not required Full UK driving licence (clean) and own vehicle - essential What's on offer: Yearly bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Casual dress, company events, pension Free on-site parking Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm (38.75 hours per week) Interested? Get in touch with MSP Talent Bridge to find out more.
Role: Senior Support Engineer Location: London (Hybrid - 4 days on-site) Salary : Up to £45,000 + bonus Benefits: Share plan, private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, pension, life assurance, mental health support, gym discounts and more Our client, a leading technology and infrastructure organisation, is hiring a Senior Support Engineer to support and maintain operational technology across a London-based client estate. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering team, delivering exceptional support while helping shape and improve service operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring high-quality technical support across modern workplace technologies, endpoint management, identity platforms, and security tooling. What you'll do Provide 2nd/3rd line support across enterprise technology platforms Manage and resolve incidents, service requests, and escalations within agreed SLAs Administer macOS, Google Workspace, Okta, Jamf and endpoint security platforms Support onboarding/offboarding workflows and identity management integrations Monitor device compliance and drive proactive remediation activities Produce root cause analysis reports and contribute to continual service improvement Manage ticket queues and coordinate with third-party suppliers where required Support monthly service reviews with KPI and SLA reporting Build strong stakeholder relationships across technical and operational teams You'll work closely with service delivery, account management, and engineering teams to ensure a consistently high standard of support and customer satisfaction. What we're looking for Experience in a 2nd/3rd line support role within an MSP or in-house environment Strong macOS administration experience Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace Experience with Okta or other identity and access management platforms Knowledge of endpoint management and security tooling including Jamf and SentinelOne Understanding of IT infrastructure and security best practices Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and time management capability The ideal candidate will be proactive, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced technical support environment. Why join? Up to £45k salary plus bonus Hybrid working with 4 days on-site in London Opportunity to work with modern cloud-first technologies Strong benefits package including healthcare and share scheme Career development and certification support Apply now to join a growing technology team delivering exceptional support and operational excellence.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Role: Senior Support Engineer Location: London (Hybrid - 4 days on-site) Salary : Up to £45,000 + bonus Benefits: Share plan, private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, pension, life assurance, mental health support, gym discounts and more Our client, a leading technology and infrastructure organisation, is hiring a Senior Support Engineer to support and maintain operational technology across a London-based client estate. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering team, delivering exceptional support while helping shape and improve service operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring high-quality technical support across modern workplace technologies, endpoint management, identity platforms, and security tooling. What you'll do Provide 2nd/3rd line support across enterprise technology platforms Manage and resolve incidents, service requests, and escalations within agreed SLAs Administer macOS, Google Workspace, Okta, Jamf and endpoint security platforms Support onboarding/offboarding workflows and identity management integrations Monitor device compliance and drive proactive remediation activities Produce root cause analysis reports and contribute to continual service improvement Manage ticket queues and coordinate with third-party suppliers where required Support monthly service reviews with KPI and SLA reporting Build strong stakeholder relationships across technical and operational teams You'll work closely with service delivery, account management, and engineering teams to ensure a consistently high standard of support and customer satisfaction. What we're looking for Experience in a 2nd/3rd line support role within an MSP or in-house environment Strong macOS administration experience Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace Experience with Okta or other identity and access management platforms Knowledge of endpoint management and security tooling including Jamf and SentinelOne Understanding of IT infrastructure and security best practices Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisational and time management capability The ideal candidate will be proactive, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced technical support environment. Why join? Up to £45k salary plus bonus Hybrid working with 4 days on-site in London Opportunity to work with modern cloud-first technologies Strong benefits package including healthcare and share scheme Career development and certification support Apply now to join a growing technology team delivering exceptional support and operational excellence.
Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform) £550-£650 per day Outside IR35 6 Month Contract Remote Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment.You'll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team.We're looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security. Role & Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar) Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking Skills and Experience Experienced DevOps Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage) Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams Desirable Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104) Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform) £550-£650 per day Outside IR35 6 Month Contract Remote Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment.You'll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team.We're looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security. Role & Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar) Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking Skills and Experience Experienced DevOps Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage) Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams Desirable Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104) Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management
Senior SOC Engineer - Microsoft Security We're looking for a senior SOC engineer to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of Microsoft-based security platforms within a fast-paced MSSP environment. This role combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and technical leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable security services. The Role You will take ownership of SOC-aligned platform engineering across the full lifecycle-from customer onboarding and solution design through to optimisation, maintenance, and continual improvement. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure security platforms are resilient, efficient, and aligned to evolving threat landscapes. A key part of the role is leading complex deployments and providing technical direction across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and supporting technologies. You'll oversee platform health through proactive lifecycle management, including patching, upgrades, and service transitions, while driving improvements in detection, automation, and performance. You'll also act as a senior escalation point, mentoring engineers and helping to build capability across the team. Alongside delivery, you'll contribute to pre-sales activities, shaping solutions and supporting bids, demos, and customer discussions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of SOC security platforms across customer environments Own end-to-end delivery, including onboarding, configuration, optimisation, and handover Manage platform lifecycle activities to maintain performance, stability, and operational readiness Drive continual improvement through enhancements to detection, automation, and scalability Act as a senior technical escalation point and mentor for the engineering team Maintain high-quality documentation, standards, and repeatable delivery practices Support pre-sales and stakeholder engagement with technical insight and solution design Core Experience & Skills You'll bring strong experience working in SOC or security engineering environments, with deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies and platform engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Azure security services Proven ability to design and operate SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and log management solutions at scale Expertise in KQL for detection engineering, tuning, and performance optimisation Experience building and maintaining automation using Logic Apps and related tooling Solid understanding of telemetry pipelines, integration patterns, and security architecture Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and modern detection practices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex, integrated environments Experience in MSSP environments and working across multi-tenant platforms is highly desirable, particularly where you've contributed to service development, standardisation, and platform evolution. How You Work You're a confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. You're comfortable leading engineering delivery, making decisions under pressure, and balancing customer needs with operational constraints. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with SOC analysts, detection engineers, sales teams, and optimisation specialists to deliver effective security outcomes. You also take an active role in mentoring others, supporting continuous learning and capability growth within the team. Additional Information You may be required to obtain UK security clearance (NPPV/SC) Some travel may be required for customer engagement and collaboration Growth & Development You'll be part of a team that values continuous development, with opportunities to progress into architectural, strategic, or leadership roles. Ongoing development is supported through certifications, complex project work, and involvement in shaping future SOC capabilities.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior SOC Engineer - Microsoft Security We're looking for a senior SOC engineer to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of Microsoft-based security platforms within a fast-paced MSSP environment. This role combines hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and technical leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable security services. The Role You will take ownership of SOC-aligned platform engineering across the full lifecycle-from customer onboarding and solution design through to optimisation, maintenance, and continual improvement. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to ensure security platforms are resilient, efficient, and aligned to evolving threat landscapes. A key part of the role is leading complex deployments and providing technical direction across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and supporting technologies. You'll oversee platform health through proactive lifecycle management, including patching, upgrades, and service transitions, while driving improvements in detection, automation, and performance. You'll also act as a senior escalation point, mentoring engineers and helping to build capability across the team. Alongside delivery, you'll contribute to pre-sales activities, shaping solutions and supporting bids, demos, and customer discussions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of SOC security platforms across customer environments Own end-to-end delivery, including onboarding, configuration, optimisation, and handover Manage platform lifecycle activities to maintain performance, stability, and operational readiness Drive continual improvement through enhancements to detection, automation, and scalability Act as a senior technical escalation point and mentor for the engineering team Maintain high-quality documentation, standards, and repeatable delivery practices Support pre-sales and stakeholder engagement with technical insight and solution design Core Experience & Skills You'll bring strong experience working in SOC or security engineering environments, with deep expertise in Microsoft security technologies and platform engineering. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Azure security services Proven ability to design and operate SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and log management solutions at scale Expertise in KQL for detection engineering, tuning, and performance optimisation Experience building and maintaining automation using Logic Apps and related tooling Solid understanding of telemetry pipelines, integration patterns, and security architecture Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and modern detection practices Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex, integrated environments Experience in MSSP environments and working across multi-tenant platforms is highly desirable, particularly where you've contributed to service development, standardisation, and platform evolution. How You Work You're a confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. You're comfortable leading engineering delivery, making decisions under pressure, and balancing customer needs with operational constraints. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with SOC analysts, detection engineers, sales teams, and optimisation specialists to deliver effective security outcomes. You also take an active role in mentoring others, supporting continuous learning and capability growth within the team. Additional Information You may be required to obtain UK security clearance (NPPV/SC) Some travel may be required for customer engagement and collaboration Growth & Development You'll be part of a team that values continuous development, with opportunities to progress into architectural, strategic, or leadership roles. Ongoing development is supported through certifications, complex project work, and involvement in shaping future SOC capabilities.
Senior Cyber Incident Responder Daily Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Sheffield Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) Join our Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) as a Senior Cyber Incident Responder. This senior, business-facing role within Security Operations & Engineering focuses on end-to-end cyber incident management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement across complex environments. You will lead the response to high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring effective command, communication, and decision-making throughout the incident lifecycle. Day-to-day of the role: Incident Leadership & Management: Lead the coordination of high-severity cyber incidents from initiation through to resolution. Act as the central point of control for incident command and control activities. Manage incident bridges, ensuring effective communication and structured execution. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership. Operate confidently within a Bronze-Silver-Gold command structure. Support escalation into crisis management frameworks where required. Communication & Coordination: Coordinate internal and external communications during incidents. Ensure alignment across multiple teams, partners, and third parties. Facilitate consensus-driven decision-making in time-critical environments. Operational Control: Prioritise and manage competing incident demands. Drive structured incident response processes and adherence to best practice. Act as the Cyber Response lead within broader crisis scenarios (e.g., ransomware events). Continuous Improvement: Capture and contribute to lessons learned and post-incident reviews. Identify process, capability, or control improvements. Work with internal teams to enhance overall cyber resilience. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Experience: Proven experience in Cyber Incident Response or Major Incident Management. Experience operating in a SOC or Security Operations environment. Strong understanding of incident management frameworks and escalation models. Stakeholder & Leadership Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence, negotiate, and gain consensus under pressure. Experience working with senior stakeholders (including C-suite exposure). Operational Capability: Experience running incident bridges / war rooms. Strong decision-making ability in high-pressure situations. Understanding of crisis management structures and frameworks. Technical Understanding (Desirable): Solid grounding in cyber security concepts and threats. Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (e.g., CrowdStrike), SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), and ServiceNow (Security Operations). Ability to engage with technical teams and interpret technical data. To apply for this Senior Cyber Incident Responder position, please submit your CV and a member of the Talent Team will be in touch.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Senior Cyber Incident Responder Daily Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Sheffield Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site) Join our Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) as a Senior Cyber Incident Responder. This senior, business-facing role within Security Operations & Engineering focuses on end-to-end cyber incident management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement across complex environments. You will lead the response to high-severity cyber incidents, ensuring effective command, communication, and decision-making throughout the incident lifecycle. Day-to-day of the role: Incident Leadership & Management: Lead the coordination of high-severity cyber incidents from initiation through to resolution. Act as the central point of control for incident command and control activities. Manage incident bridges, ensuring effective communication and structured execution. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership. Operate confidently within a Bronze-Silver-Gold command structure. Support escalation into crisis management frameworks where required. Communication & Coordination: Coordinate internal and external communications during incidents. Ensure alignment across multiple teams, partners, and third parties. Facilitate consensus-driven decision-making in time-critical environments. Operational Control: Prioritise and manage competing incident demands. Drive structured incident response processes and adherence to best practice. Act as the Cyber Response lead within broader crisis scenarios (e.g., ransomware events). Continuous Improvement: Capture and contribute to lessons learned and post-incident reviews. Identify process, capability, or control improvements. Work with internal teams to enhance overall cyber resilience. Required Skills & Qualifications: Core Experience: Proven experience in Cyber Incident Response or Major Incident Management. Experience operating in a SOC or Security Operations environment. Strong understanding of incident management frameworks and escalation models. Stakeholder & Leadership Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence, negotiate, and gain consensus under pressure. Experience working with senior stakeholders (including C-suite exposure). Operational Capability: Experience running incident bridges / war rooms. Strong decision-making ability in high-pressure situations. Understanding of crisis management structures and frameworks. Technical Understanding (Desirable): Solid grounding in cyber security concepts and threats. Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (e.g., CrowdStrike), SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel), and ServiceNow (Security Operations). Ability to engage with technical teams and interpret technical data. To apply for this Senior Cyber Incident Responder position, please submit your CV and a member of the Talent Team will be in touch.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, securing, and improving Microsoft environments for customers, while acting as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point within the engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead tenant reviews, remediation projects, migrations, and platform standardisation. Design and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement and maintain security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage and secure endpoints using Intune and Windows Autopilot across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft security best practices to customer environments. Support compliance and governance requirements including GDPR and ISO-aligned controls. Use PowerShell and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks. Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents and projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards across the business. Build strong customer relationships and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture. Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender & security tooling SharePoint Online & Teams Exchange Online Experience working within MSP or multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of identity, endpoint security, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical decisions and work independently. Desirable Skills PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Experience improving technical standards and engineering processes. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, securing, and improving Microsoft environments for customers, while acting as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point within the engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead tenant reviews, remediation projects, migrations, and platform standardisation. Design and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement and maintain security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage and secure endpoints using Intune and Windows Autopilot across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft security best practices to customer environments. Support compliance and governance requirements including GDPR and ISO-aligned controls. Use PowerShell and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks. Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents and projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards across the business. Build strong customer relationships and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture. Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender & security tooling SharePoint Online & Teams Exchange Online Experience working within MSP or multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of identity, endpoint security, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical decisions and work independently. Desirable Skills PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Experience improving technical standards and engineering processes. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, securing, and improving Microsoft environments for customers, while acting as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point within the engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead tenant reviews, remediation projects, migrations, and platform standardisation. Design and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement and maintain security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage and secure endpoints using Intune and Windows Autopilot across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft security best practices to customer environments. Support compliance and governance requirements including GDPR and ISO-aligned controls. Use PowerShell and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks. Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents and projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards across the business. Build strong customer relationships and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture. Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender & security tooling SharePoint Online & Teams Exchange Online Experience working within MSP or multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of identity, endpoint security, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical decisions and work independently. Desirable Skills PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Experience improving technical standards and engineering processes. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 15, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer with a strong technical background in Microsoft 365, security, and modern workplace technologies. This role focuses on designing, securing, and improving Microsoft environments for customers, while acting as a trusted technical advisor and escalation point within the engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and optimise Microsoft 365 environments including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups. Lead tenant reviews, remediation projects, migrations, and platform standardisation. Design and manage secure identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID. Implement and maintain security technologies including Conditional Access, MFA, Passwordless Authentication, PIM, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Purview. Manage and secure endpoints using Intune and Windows Autopilot across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Apply Zero Trust and Microsoft security best practices to customer environments. Support compliance and governance requirements including GDPR and ISO-aligned controls. Use PowerShell and automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and service quality. Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards, and runbooks. Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents and projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards across the business. Build strong customer relationships and translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and architecture. Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Intune & Windows Autopilot Microsoft Defender & security tooling SharePoint Online & Teams Exchange Online Experience working within MSP or multi-tenant environments. Strong understanding of identity, endpoint security, and compliance best practices. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead technical decisions and work independently. Desirable Skills PowerShell scripting and automation. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. Experience improving technical standards and engineering processes. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior GCP Platform Engineer Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities. This Senior GCP Platform Engineer role will focus on delivering scalable cloud products, modern infrastructure-as-code solutions and secure platform engineering practices across a large-scale cloud transformation environment. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Design, build and support scalable Google Cloud infrastructure and platform solutions Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Curate and manage enterprise-grade GCP cloud products and services Build automation workflows and tooling using Python scripting Support and optimise GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh environments Audit and improve existing Terraform modules and state management Implement secure, policy-driven infrastructure using Sentinel / OPA Support CI/CD integration and deployment automation across cloud platforms Enforce governance, compliance and security controls across GCP environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud adoption and operational efficiency Essential Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Strong experience across GCP Cloud Engineering and DevOps Strong hands-on experience with Terraform / Terraform Cloud Experience with Python scripting and automation Experience with GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh Experience with CI/CD tooling including; Jenkins, Harness & GitHub Experience implementing Policy as Code using Sentinel or OPA Strong understanding of secure cloud governance and GCP organisational policies GCP and Terraform certifications highly beneficial Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Experience acting as a GCP Cloud SME Experience guiding cloud architecture and platform strategy Exposure to cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage Experience within large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programmes If you are an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer looking to shape modern cloud infrastructure and enterprise DevOps capabilities, this role offers strong technical ownership and exposure to large-scale cloud engineering initiatives.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Senior GCP Platform Engineer Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities. This Senior GCP Platform Engineer role will focus on delivering scalable cloud products, modern infrastructure-as-code solutions and secure platform engineering practices across a large-scale cloud transformation environment. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Design, build and support scalable Google Cloud infrastructure and platform solutions Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Curate and manage enterprise-grade GCP cloud products and services Build automation workflows and tooling using Python scripting Support and optimise GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh environments Audit and improve existing Terraform modules and state management Implement secure, policy-driven infrastructure using Sentinel / OPA Support CI/CD integration and deployment automation across cloud platforms Enforce governance, compliance and security controls across GCP environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud adoption and operational efficiency Essential Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Strong experience across GCP Cloud Engineering and DevOps Strong hands-on experience with Terraform / Terraform Cloud Experience with Python scripting and automation Experience with GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh Experience with CI/CD tooling including; Jenkins, Harness & GitHub Experience implementing Policy as Code using Sentinel or OPA Strong understanding of secure cloud governance and GCP organisational policies GCP and Terraform certifications highly beneficial Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Experience acting as a GCP Cloud SME Experience guiding cloud architecture and platform strategy Exposure to cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage Experience within large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programmes If you are an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer looking to shape modern cloud infrastructure and enterprise DevOps capabilities, this role offers strong technical ownership and exposure to large-scale cloud engineering initiatives.
Senior GCP Platform Engineer Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities. This Senior GCP Platform Engineer role will focus on delivering scalable cloud products, modern infrastructure-as-code solutions and secure platform engineering practices across a large-scale cloud transformation environment. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Design, build and support scalable Google Cloud infrastructure and platform solutions Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Curate and manage enterprise-grade GCP cloud products and services Build automation workflows and tooling using Python scripting Support and optimise GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh environments Audit and improve existing Terraform modules and state management Implement secure, policy-driven infrastructure using Sentinel / OPA Support CI/CD integration and deployment automation across cloud platforms Enforce governance, compliance and security controls across GCP environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud adoption and operational efficiency Essential Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Strong experience across GCP Cloud Engineering and DevOps Strong hands-on experience with Terraform / Terraform Cloud Experience with Python scripting and automation Experience with GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh Experience with CI/CD tooling including; Jenkins, Harness & GitHub Experience implementing Policy as Code using Sentinel or OPA Strong understanding of secure cloud governance and GCP organisational policies GCP and Terraform certifications highly beneficial Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Experience acting as a GCP Cloud SME Experience guiding cloud architecture and platform strategy Exposure to cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage Experience within large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programmes If you are an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer looking to shape modern cloud infrastructure and enterprise DevOps capabilities, this role offers strong technical ownership and exposure to large-scale cloud engineering initiatives.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Senior GCP Platform Engineer Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities. This Senior GCP Platform Engineer role will focus on delivering scalable cloud products, modern infrastructure-as-code solutions and secure platform engineering practices across a large-scale cloud transformation environment. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Design, build and support scalable Google Cloud infrastructure and platform solutions Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Curate and manage enterprise-grade GCP cloud products and services Build automation workflows and tooling using Python scripting Support and optimise GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh environments Audit and improve existing Terraform modules and state management Implement secure, policy-driven infrastructure using Sentinel / OPA Support CI/CD integration and deployment automation across cloud platforms Enforce governance, compliance and security controls across GCP environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud adoption and operational efficiency Essential Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Strong experience across GCP Cloud Engineering and DevOps Strong hands-on experience with Terraform / Terraform Cloud Experience with Python scripting and automation Experience with GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh Experience with CI/CD tooling including; Jenkins, Harness & GitHub Experience implementing Policy as Code using Sentinel or OPA Strong understanding of secure cloud governance and GCP organisational policies GCP and Terraform certifications highly beneficial Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Experience acting as a GCP Cloud SME Experience guiding cloud architecture and platform strategy Exposure to cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage Experience within large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programmes If you are an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer looking to shape modern cloud infrastructure and enterprise DevOps capabilities, this role offers strong technical ownership and exposure to large-scale cloud engineering initiatives.
Senior GCP Platform Engineer Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities. This Senior GCP Platform Engineer role will focus on delivering scalable cloud products, modern infrastructure-as-code solutions and secure platform engineering practices across a large-scale cloud transformation environment. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Design, build and support scalable Google Cloud infrastructure and platform solutions Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Curate and manage enterprise-grade GCP cloud products and services Build automation workflows and tooling using Python scripting Support and optimise GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh environments Audit and improve existing Terraform modules and state management Implement secure, policy-driven infrastructure using Sentinel / OPA Support CI/CD integration and deployment automation across cloud platforms Enforce governance, compliance and security controls across GCP environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud adoption and operational efficiency Essential Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Strong experience across GCP Cloud Engineering and DevOps Strong hands-on experience with Terraform / Terraform Cloud Experience with Python scripting and automation Experience with GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh Experience with CI/CD tooling including; Jenkins, Harness & GitHub Experience implementing Policy as Code using Sentinel or OPA Strong understanding of secure cloud governance and GCP organisational policies GCP and Terraform certifications highly beneficial Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Experience acting as a GCP Cloud SME Experience guiding cloud architecture and platform strategy Exposure to cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage Experience within large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programmes If you are an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer looking to shape modern cloud infrastructure and enterprise DevOps capabilities, this role offers strong technical ownership and exposure to large-scale cloud engineering initiatives.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Senior GCP Platform Engineer Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester or Edinburgh - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities. This Senior GCP Platform Engineer role will focus on delivering scalable cloud products, modern infrastructure-as-code solutions and secure platform engineering practices across a large-scale cloud transformation environment. Responsibilities for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Design, build and support scalable Google Cloud infrastructure and platform solutions Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud Curate and manage enterprise-grade GCP cloud products and services Build automation workflows and tooling using Python scripting Support and optimise GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh environments Audit and improve existing Terraform modules and state management Implement secure, policy-driven infrastructure using Sentinel / OPA Support CI/CD integration and deployment automation across cloud platforms Enforce governance, compliance and security controls across GCP environments Collaborate with engineering teams to improve cloud adoption and operational efficiency Essential Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Strong experience across GCP Cloud Engineering and DevOps Strong hands-on experience with Terraform / Terraform Cloud Experience with Python scripting and automation Experience with GKE, Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh Experience with CI/CD tooling including; Jenkins, Harness & GitHub Experience implementing Policy as Code using Sentinel or OPA Strong understanding of secure cloud governance and GCP organisational policies GCP and Terraform certifications highly beneficial Desirable Skills for the Senior GCP Platform Engineer: Experience acting as a GCP Cloud SME Experience guiding cloud architecture and platform strategy Exposure to cloud engineering platforms such as Backstage Experience within large-scale enterprise cloud transformation programmes If you are an experienced Senior GCP Platform Engineer looking to shape modern cloud infrastructure and enterprise DevOps capabilities, this role offers strong technical ownership and exposure to large-scale cloud engineering initiatives.
Job Title: Cyber Security Architect Remote South Wales Up to £78,850 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits We're supporting a major infrastructure organisation investing heavily in the growth of its cyber security capability and looking to appoint a Cyber Security Architect to play a key role in shaping and securing enterprise technology environments. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Security Architect or a Senior Security Engineer with strong Microsoft and Azure security expertise who has been involved in architecture, design and enterprise security transformation projects. The role will focus heavily on Microsoft technologies, cloud security, application and data protection, and improving security maturity across a large and complex environment. What You'll Be Doing: Designing and improving enterprise security architecture across cloud and on-prem environments Supporting security design and architecture reviews for new systems and applications Working closely with infrastructure, applications and data teams to improve security posture Driving improvements across Microsoft security technologies including Azure, Sentinel, Defender and Entra ID Supporting IAM, MFA, access controls and Zero Trust initiatives Contributing to long-term cyber security strategy and security maturity improvements Helping shape security standards, policies and best practice across the organisation Supporting both IT and operational technology (OT) environments where required What We're Looking For: We're open to candidates from either architecture or senior engineering backgrounds, but you'll ideally have strong experience across: Microsoft Azure and Microsoft security stack Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Entra ID Application and data security Security engineering and enterprise environments Identity and access management Security tooling, integrations and cloud security Enterprise security design or architecture involvement Working within regulated or complex environments Experience within critical infrastructure, utilities, defence, enterprise or highly regulated sectors would be beneficial. Desirable CISSP or similar certifications Exposure to NIST, ISO27001 or security governance frameworks Experience supporting security transformation or maturity programmes OT or infrastructure security exposure Why Join? Major enterprise cyber transformation programme High visibility role with genuine influence Strong investment in cyber security Broad technical exposure across cloud, applications and enterprise security Excellent work-life balance and benefits package Opportunity to help shape long-term security strategy Stable, long-term environment with modernisation investment underway
May 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Cyber Security Architect Remote South Wales Up to £78,850 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits We're supporting a major infrastructure organisation investing heavily in the growth of its cyber security capability and looking to appoint a Cyber Security Architect to play a key role in shaping and securing enterprise technology environments. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Security Architect or a Senior Security Engineer with strong Microsoft and Azure security expertise who has been involved in architecture, design and enterprise security transformation projects. The role will focus heavily on Microsoft technologies, cloud security, application and data protection, and improving security maturity across a large and complex environment. What You'll Be Doing: Designing and improving enterprise security architecture across cloud and on-prem environments Supporting security design and architecture reviews for new systems and applications Working closely with infrastructure, applications and data teams to improve security posture Driving improvements across Microsoft security technologies including Azure, Sentinel, Defender and Entra ID Supporting IAM, MFA, access controls and Zero Trust initiatives Contributing to long-term cyber security strategy and security maturity improvements Helping shape security standards, policies and best practice across the organisation Supporting both IT and operational technology (OT) environments where required What We're Looking For: We're open to candidates from either architecture or senior engineering backgrounds, but you'll ideally have strong experience across: Microsoft Azure and Microsoft security stack Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Entra ID Application and data security Security engineering and enterprise environments Identity and access management Security tooling, integrations and cloud security Enterprise security design or architecture involvement Working within regulated or complex environments Experience within critical infrastructure, utilities, defence, enterprise or highly regulated sectors would be beneficial. Desirable CISSP or similar certifications Exposure to NIST, ISO27001 or security governance frameworks Experience supporting security transformation or maturity programmes OT or infrastructure security exposure Why Join? Major enterprise cyber transformation programme High visibility role with genuine influence Strong investment in cyber security Broad technical exposure across cloud, applications and enterprise security Excellent work-life balance and benefits package Opportunity to help shape long-term security strategy Stable, long-term environment with modernisation investment underway
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Role Mission To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed. Objectives & Key Results Deliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customers Provide high-quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic options Produce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-making Improve consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working. Essential Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Serve as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTO Provide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms-drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require it Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Technological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learn Hands-On Mindset: Enjoys being "on the keyboard" solving technical challenges Customer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customers Influence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchy Clear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidently Calm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situations Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiency Travel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basis Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Essential) Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud services Proficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel) Strong expertise in Windows Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra ID Experience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr) Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineering Comfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practices Critical Competencies - Technical Competencies (Desirable) Experience with distributed systems or modern application architectures Exposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networking Please note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are hiring for a Compliance Lead, this is a critical position responsible for ensuring full compliance with legislation, client requirements, and industry standards. You will take ownership of compliance whilst driving best practice across the business. You'll work closely with leadership and act as a key point of contact for compliance, audits, and contractor processes. Key Responsibilities Contractor Onboarding & Compliance Own and continuously improve the contractor onboarding process Oversee administration of PTS workers via the Sentinel system Ensure all contractor documentation is compliant, accurate, and properly filed Manage contractor compliance requirements, including medical bookings Coordinate umbrella ASL agreements and contract renewals with SMT Oversee site inspections and contractor welfare processes Act as escalation point for contractor-related queries Ensure timely reporting and distribution of onboarding data Audits, Compliance & Governance Lead all internal and external audit requirements (ISO, RISQs, internal audits) Maintain business accreditations and ensure ongoing compliance Report audit findings and progress to senior leadership Coordinate action plans and ensure timely resolution of audit points Manage document control systems for audit purposes Oversee first aider and fire warden training renewals Conduct internal H&S audits, risk assessments, and follow-ups Promote a culture of best practice and continuous improvement Act as Sentinel Coordinator for Rail Operations Support Cyber Essentials audit preparation and maintenance IT & Systems Compliance Ensure internal compliance with IT security and safety standards Support supplier management alongside the Business Support Manager Contribute to oversight of systems, infrastructure, and security in collaboration with SMT and external IT providers What We're Looking For Skills Strong IT literacy and systems awareness Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage multiple deadlines High attention to detail with a proactive mindset Strong problem-solving ability and adaptability Process-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement Confident communicator with an approachable style Experience & Qualifications Experience in recruitment processes and contractor management Knowledge of legislation and compliance standards Strong administrative background Working knowledge of ISO standards () Why Join Us? Be part of a high-performing, growing organisation Play a key role in shaping compliance and operational excellence Work closely with senior leadership and influence business outcomes Opportunity to drive improvements and make a real impact Why join us at Ford & Stanley? You'll be part of a supportive, high performing team where your work directly contributes to safe, compliant and successful operations across the rail and engineering sectors. We invest in our people, encourage development, and celebrate those who take ownership and deliver excellence.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are hiring for a Compliance Lead, this is a critical position responsible for ensuring full compliance with legislation, client requirements, and industry standards. You will take ownership of compliance whilst driving best practice across the business. You'll work closely with leadership and act as a key point of contact for compliance, audits, and contractor processes. Key Responsibilities Contractor Onboarding & Compliance Own and continuously improve the contractor onboarding process Oversee administration of PTS workers via the Sentinel system Ensure all contractor documentation is compliant, accurate, and properly filed Manage contractor compliance requirements, including medical bookings Coordinate umbrella ASL agreements and contract renewals with SMT Oversee site inspections and contractor welfare processes Act as escalation point for contractor-related queries Ensure timely reporting and distribution of onboarding data Audits, Compliance & Governance Lead all internal and external audit requirements (ISO, RISQs, internal audits) Maintain business accreditations and ensure ongoing compliance Report audit findings and progress to senior leadership Coordinate action plans and ensure timely resolution of audit points Manage document control systems for audit purposes Oversee first aider and fire warden training renewals Conduct internal H&S audits, risk assessments, and follow-ups Promote a culture of best practice and continuous improvement Act as Sentinel Coordinator for Rail Operations Support Cyber Essentials audit preparation and maintenance IT & Systems Compliance Ensure internal compliance with IT security and safety standards Support supplier management alongside the Business Support Manager Contribute to oversight of systems, infrastructure, and security in collaboration with SMT and external IT providers What We're Looking For Skills Strong IT literacy and systems awareness Excellent organisational and time management skills Ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage multiple deadlines High attention to detail with a proactive mindset Strong problem-solving ability and adaptability Process-driven approach with a focus on continuous improvement Confident communicator with an approachable style Experience & Qualifications Experience in recruitment processes and contractor management Knowledge of legislation and compliance standards Strong administrative background Working knowledge of ISO standards () Why Join Us? Be part of a high-performing, growing organisation Play a key role in shaping compliance and operational excellence Work closely with senior leadership and influence business outcomes Opportunity to drive improvements and make a real impact Why join us at Ford & Stanley? You'll be part of a supportive, high performing team where your work directly contributes to safe, compliant and successful operations across the rail and engineering sectors. We invest in our people, encourage development, and celebrate those who take ownership and deliver excellence.
