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Security Engineer

Remote, London·Added 3 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Agency
Harvey Nash

40 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£650 - £700 a day
Work mode
Remote (London)
Contract
Contract role, inside IR35
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 2 December

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong background in Security Engineering, SOC, Detection Engineering, or Incident Response
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR platforms and KQL, SPL, or LogScale
  • Microsoft 365 security experience
  • Threat hunting and detection engineering aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
  • Python and/or PowerShell scripting
  • EDR experience across Windows and macOS environments
  • Security automation and orchestration
  • Experience using AI-driven security tools and defending against AI-related threats

The role

6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £650-£700 per day | London (Remote Working)

We're looking for a Security Engineer to join a high-performing Security Operations team. This is a hands-on role focused on detection engineering, threat hunting, automation, incident response, and security tooling optimisation within a modern cloud-first environment.

What you'll do

  • Building and tuning detections and monitoring capabilities
  • Developing automation to enhance security operations
  • Conducting proactive threat hunting across cloud, endpoint, and identity environments
  • Supporting incident investigations and response activities
  • Improving security tooling, visibility, and operational effectiveness

What You'll Be Doing

Contract: 6 Months
Rate: £650-£700 per day
Location: London-based client with primarily remote working
IR35: Inside IR35

For more information, apply today.

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