A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to join a high profile cybersecurity programme. This role will focus on the design, implementation, integration, and optimisation of security solutions across the Microsoft security ecosystem. The successful consultant will have a proven track record of engineering enterprise grade security solutions using Microsoft technologies and will be comfortable working across identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and security operations domains. This is a hands on engineering role rather than a pure operational or analyst position. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise security controls across the Microsoft security stack. Engineer solutions leveraging Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure security services. Lead the deployment and integration of security technologies across cloud and hybrid environments. Configure and enhance security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities. Implement identity and access management controls, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Improve endpoint security posture through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security teams to deliver security enhancements. Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, Logic Apps, and other Microsoft-native technologies. Produce technical documentation, implementation plans, and engineering standards. Required Experience Proven experience engineering security solutions using Microsoft security technologies. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR, including: Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Defender for Cloud Apps Defender for Cloud Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Sentinel. Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management. Experience securing Azure environments and implementing cloud security controls. Strong troubleshooting and integration skills across complex enterprise environments. Experience automating administrative and security processes using PowerShell. Desirable Skills Experience within Financial Services, Professional Services, or other highly regulated environments. Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Terraform or Bicep. Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles. Experience with Microsoft Purview and Data Loss Prevention technologies. Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or equivalent.
24/07/2026
Full time
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to join a high profile cybersecurity programme. This role will focus on the design, implementation, integration, and optimisation of security solutions across the Microsoft security ecosystem. The successful consultant will have a proven track record of engineering enterprise grade security solutions using Microsoft technologies and will be comfortable working across identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and security operations domains. This is a hands on engineering role rather than a pure operational or analyst position. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise security controls across the Microsoft security stack. Engineer solutions leveraging Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure security services. Lead the deployment and integration of security technologies across cloud and hybrid environments. Configure and enhance security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities. Implement identity and access management controls, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). Improve endpoint security posture through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security teams to deliver security enhancements. Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, Logic Apps, and other Microsoft-native technologies. Produce technical documentation, implementation plans, and engineering standards. Required Experience Proven experience engineering security solutions using Microsoft security technologies. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR, including: Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Defender for Cloud Apps Defender for Cloud Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Sentinel. Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management. Experience securing Azure environments and implementing cloud security controls. Strong troubleshooting and integration skills across complex enterprise environments. Experience automating administrative and security processes using PowerShell. Desirable Skills Experience within Financial Services, Professional Services, or other highly regulated environments. Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Terraform or Bicep. Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles. Experience with Microsoft Purview and Data Loss Prevention technologies. Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or equivalent.
Job Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG/IT Job Location: Southampton (UK travel required) Rate: £550/day to £700/day (Outside IR35) Overview Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. We are seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist to join the Technical Services Team. Responsibilities Review all factory based firewall configurations and identify risks and audit gaps. Remove or remediate unused policies and permissive rules. Ensure firewall rules align with least privilege principles. Implement and enforce standard firewall rule sets across all sites. Correct rule ordering and eliminate inconsistent or overly open configurations. Ensure key standard policies are consistently deployed. Define and maintain reusable policy blocks for future deployments. Support the migration of OT networks to a standardised architecture. Establish firewalls as the front and centre control point for all OT networks. Transition away from legacy routing via the corporate core. Establish and govern lifecycle processes for firewall rules. Implement ongoing controls. Ensure temporary rules are tracked, reviewed, and removed when no longer required. Work with Architecture team and specialist third parties to implement network segmentation controls within AWS environment. Deploy and configure detection and monitoring rules to improve visibility of network traffic and access patterns. Support the review and tuning of controls to identify overly permissive access and security gaps. Progressively tighten and enforce network access controls in line with agreed security standards. Ensure Datacentre environments align with OT and corporate firewall and segmentation policies. Qualifications Strong experience with Fortinet / Fortigate firewalls (essential). Firewall policy design, auditing and optimisation. Network segmentation, VLANs and VRF concepts. Experience working with OT or hybrid IT/OT environments. Experienced with firewall management tools (e.g. FortiManager). Proven experience delivering audit remediation or security improvement programmes. Ability to work across multiple sites and complex environments. Candidates who are currently a Lead OT Network Security Engineer, Industrial Network Security Consultant, OT Infrastructure Security Lead, Fortinet OT Security Specialist, OT Cyber Security Consultant, Network Segmentation Architect, OT Security Transformation Lead, Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructural Technical Lead, Principal Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Solutions Architect, Senior Technical Lead, Delivery Lead and Infrastructure Programme Engineer could be suitable for this role.
21/07/2026
Full time
Job Title: Network Infrastructure Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG/IT Job Location: Southampton (UK travel required) Rate: £550/day to £700/day (Outside IR35) Overview Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. We are seeking a Network Infrastructure Specialist to join the Technical Services Team. Responsibilities Review all factory based firewall configurations and identify risks and audit gaps. Remove or remediate unused policies and permissive rules. Ensure firewall rules align with least privilege principles. Implement and enforce standard firewall rule sets across all sites. Correct rule ordering and eliminate inconsistent or overly open configurations. Ensure key standard policies are consistently deployed. Define and maintain reusable policy blocks for future deployments. Support the migration of OT networks to a standardised architecture. Establish firewalls as the front and centre control point for all OT networks. Transition away from legacy routing via the corporate core. Establish and govern lifecycle processes for firewall rules. Implement ongoing controls. Ensure temporary rules are tracked, reviewed, and removed when no longer required. Work with Architecture team and specialist third parties to implement network segmentation controls within AWS environment. Deploy and configure detection and monitoring rules to improve visibility of network traffic and access patterns. Support the review and tuning of controls to identify overly permissive access and security gaps. Progressively tighten and enforce network access controls in line with agreed security standards. Ensure Datacentre environments align with OT and corporate firewall and segmentation policies. Qualifications Strong experience with Fortinet / Fortigate firewalls (essential). Firewall policy design, auditing and optimisation. Network segmentation, VLANs and VRF concepts. Experience working with OT or hybrid IT/OT environments. Experienced with firewall management tools (e.g. FortiManager). Proven experience delivering audit remediation or security improvement programmes. Ability to work across multiple sites and complex environments. Candidates who are currently a Lead OT Network Security Engineer, Industrial Network Security Consultant, OT Infrastructure Security Lead, Fortinet OT Security Specialist, OT Cyber Security Consultant, Network Segmentation Architect, OT Security Transformation Lead, Principal Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructural Technical Lead, Principal Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Solutions Architect, Senior Technical Lead, Delivery Lead and Infrastructure Programme Engineer could be suitable for this role.
Cyber Service Operations Analyst 500 - 600 per day Outside IR35 3 month contract - Possibility of extension Predominantly Remote - with monthly travel to London or Birmingham Excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Service Operations Analyst or Cyber Operating Model Consultant to support a large-scale cyber transformation programme focused on the rollout and operational adoption of managed cyber security services across a global organisation. Working as part of a dedicated cyber programme, you'll be responsible for defining and documenting cyber service operating models, supporting service adoption and establishing consistent processes, governance and responsibilities across multiple regions. You'll work closely with cyber leadership, IT stakeholders and a strategic security services partner to ensure services are embedded effectively. The role is centred around operating model design, service documentation and stakeholder engagement. You'll facilitate workshops, produce process maps, RACI matrices, governance documentation and service catalogues, while helping define the interaction between internal teams and third-party service providers. This is a business-focused role and is not a hands-on technical cyber security position. The successful candidate will have experience within cyber operations, cyber transformation or cyber service management, alongside strong business analysis or operating model consultancy skills. You'll be confident engaging stakeholders, documenting complex processes and supporting the delivery of cyber services within large, multi-regional organisations. The Role: Design and document cyber service operating models supporting global service delivery Facilitate workshops to define processes, governance and operational responsibilities Produce process maps, RACI matrices, service documentation and governance frameworks Support the rollout and operational adoption of managed cyber security services across multiple regions The Person: Experience within Cyber Operations, Cyber Service Management or Cyber Transformation environments Strong Business Analysis, Service Design or Operating Model consultancy experience Experience creating process documentation, operating models, governance frameworks and RACI matrices Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across large, complex organisations and third-party service providers
11/07/2026
Contractor
Cyber Service Operations Analyst 500 - 600 per day Outside IR35 3 month contract - Possibility of extension Predominantly Remote - with monthly travel to London or Birmingham Excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Service Operations Analyst or Cyber Operating Model Consultant to support a large-scale cyber transformation programme focused on the rollout and operational adoption of managed cyber security services across a global organisation. Working as part of a dedicated cyber programme, you'll be responsible for defining and documenting cyber service operating models, supporting service adoption and establishing consistent processes, governance and responsibilities across multiple regions. You'll work closely with cyber leadership, IT stakeholders and a strategic security services partner to ensure services are embedded effectively. The role is centred around operating model design, service documentation and stakeholder engagement. You'll facilitate workshops, produce process maps, RACI matrices, governance documentation and service catalogues, while helping define the interaction between internal teams and third-party service providers. This is a business-focused role and is not a hands-on technical cyber security position. The successful candidate will have experience within cyber operations, cyber transformation or cyber service management, alongside strong business analysis or operating model consultancy skills. You'll be confident engaging stakeholders, documenting complex processes and supporting the delivery of cyber services within large, multi-regional organisations. The Role: Design and document cyber service operating models supporting global service delivery Facilitate workshops to define processes, governance and operational responsibilities Produce process maps, RACI matrices, service documentation and governance frameworks Support the rollout and operational adoption of managed cyber security services across multiple regions The Person: Experience within Cyber Operations, Cyber Service Management or Cyber Transformation environments Strong Business Analysis, Service Design or Operating Model consultancy experience Experience creating process documentation, operating models, governance frameworks and RACI matrices Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across large, complex organisations and third-party service providers
