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Global Resourcing

Cyber Security Engineer

Remote

England, United kingdom

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Skills

Incident Response Cloud Security Microsoft 365 Azure AWS

Job Specifications

Cyber Security Engineer

Initial 6 month contract, max rate - £400pd inside IR35 or £40k FTC, 100% remote

We are working with a national charity to recruit a Cyber Security Engineer who will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening their operational security capability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day security operations, including oversight of a 24/7 outsourced SOC
Manage and respond to security incidents through to resolution and recovery
Configure and optimise SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel preferred) and threat detection tools
Conduct vulnerability scanning and coordinate remediation activities
Secure Azure, Microsoft 365 and wider cloud/network infrastructure
Implement new security controls and improve existing defences
Produce clear technical documentation and maintain security procedures
Support and mentor junior Security Engineers

About You

Strong hands-on experience in cyber/operational security roles
Experience with SIEM, incident response, vulnerability management and cloud security
Knowledge of Microsoft 365
Knowledge of Azure or AWS is beneficial
Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH, SSCP, GIAC, CREST) desirable
Calm under pressure, analytical, and able to work collaboratively across IT teams

About the Company

Global Resourcing is an expert provider of innovative recruitment and consulting solutions in support of digital, data and technology transformation, across the public and non-profit sectors. We are dedicated to finding and attracting the right digital, data and technology specialists to help shape society. With teams in Edinburgh, Brighton, Exeter, Birmingham and London, we work with organisations who value us for our advice, collaborative approach, rigour, ethics, community of professionals and talent expertise; to delive... Know more