Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer
Initial 6 month contract - Outside IR35
Hybrid working in London
Sentinel, Azure, IAC, SecOps
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Sentinel, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and Security Operations (SecOps).
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring and Incident Response
Implement and manage security monitoring solutions using Microsoft Sentinel.
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
Develop and maintain secure IAC templates using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM.
Conduct security reviews and audits of IAC templates to identify and mitigate risks.
Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
Risk Management and Compliance
Identify and assess security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations
Maintain and improve security policies, standards, and guidelines.
Collaboration and Mentoring
Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in security engineering roles, with a focus on Sentinel, IAC, and SecOps.
Previous experience working in start-ups or software development companies is highly desirable.
Proficiency with Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM platforms.
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM.
Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies
In-depth knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Relevant certifications such as CSPM, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
Familiarity with zero-trust architecture and principles.