Cyber Security Engineer - SIEM - Cloud Security - 12 month contract - SC Clearance

I have an immediate opportunity for a Cyber Security professional to join our client's team and play a key role in protecting critical systems and data. You'll take ownership of day-to-day security operations, helping to design and enhance controls while leading responses to potential threats.

Due to the nature of the client and the urgency of the role, candidates who hold active SC Clearance will be preferred.
In this role, you'll:

• Monitor networks and systems for unusual activity and emerging risks.
• Investigate, contain and resolve security incidents, ensuring lessons learned feed into ongoing improvements.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of security measures across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Deliver awareness training to raise security standards across the organisation.
• Keep policies, processes and technologies aligned with the latest cyber trends and compliance requirements.

I am looking for someone who can bring:

• A track record in solving complex security challenges.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, SIEM tools, and network/cloud security.
• An understanding of attacker tactics, threat modelling and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with encryption, ethical hacking, or scripting.

Flexibility to work onsite and ad hoc travel to London is also required.