Cyber Security Engineer
Posted 10 hours 11 minutes ago by Computappoint
£500 - £600 Annual
Contract
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London, United Kingdom
Job Description
- Rate: £500 - £600
- Project Duration: Initial 3 months
- Hybrid: 1-2 days onsite a week (Liverpool Street)
- Rate: £500 - £600/day
- Hybrid: 1-2 days per week onsite (Liverpool Street)
- Industry: Financial Services/Highly regulated environment
- Duration: Initial 3 months
Our client, financial services sector, is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Contractor to deliver hands-on security improvements with a deep technical expertise across modern security platforms, including Netskope, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Purview, and Mimecast. you'll work independently to strengthen security controls, drive compliance initiatives, and support critical migration projects within a cloud-native Microsoft Azure environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in regulated industries and a track record of delivering practical security solutions with minimal supervision.
Key Requirements:
- Implement and optimize Netskope Layer 7 security policies while identifying and resolving configuration gaps
- Provide security expertise during the migration from AirWatch to Microsoft Intune
- Support the organizations Cyber Essentials Plus recertification process and related compliance work
- Enhance Microsoft Purview configurations including DLP controls and data classification frameworks
- Deliver security monitoring support and participate in incident response activities when required
- Develop a centralized Trust Centre and standardized documentation for vendor security assessments
- Strong technical expertise with Mimecast, Netskope, CrowdStrike, CyberArk, and Microsoft Purview platforms
- Demonstrable experience supporting or implementing Cyber Essentials Plus certification programs
- In-depth understanding of security architectures within Microsoft 365/Azure ecosystems and E5 environments
- Professional experience within regulated sectors, particularly financial services industries
- Self-sufficient working style with the capability to manage deliverables autonomously and apply practical security approaches
- Effective communication skills for collaboration across technical and business-focused audiences