Security Engineer - #2077684

Job Description – Security Engineer (Contract)

Role: Security Engineer
Type: Contract
Location: Remote (United Kingdom)
Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a dynamic and security-focused team delivering critical projects within a regulated environment. This role will involve ensuring robust security controls, compliance with industry frameworks, and supporting secure system design and operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks
• Support and manage security accreditation processes
• Monitor, detect, and respond to threats using SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk)
• Configure and manage IDS/IPS systems, firewalls, and DLP solutions
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing
• Perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with security standards
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, policies, and SOPs
• Support incident response activities and ongoing security operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security best practices

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, and security best practices
• Proven experience in security accreditation and compliance processes
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk)
  • IDS/IPS, firewalls, and DLP solutions
• Experience in vulnerability management and penetration testing concepts
• Solid understanding of risk assessment methodologies
• Strong documentation skills, including creation of SOPs and technical artefacts
• Experience within incident response or security operations environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud security (Azure, Databricks)
• Knowledge of OWASP, application security, or penetration testing
• Previous experience working on government or public sector projects

Working Arrangement

• Fully remote within the UK
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, secure environments

Why Apply?

• Work on critical and secure programmes
• Exposure to cutting-edge security tools and frameworks
• Collaborative environment with strong security-first culture

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to discuss further.