Cyber Security Engineer (OUTSIDE IR35)
GCS
Cyber Security Engineer - Microsoft 365 & Azure 6-Month Contract Outside IR35 (Apply online only) per day Remote (UK) 1-2 Days per Month On-Site (South West London) A leading public sector organisation is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support a major cyber security improvement programme. Working alongside the Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Platform teams, you'll help deliver a range of security enhancements across Microsoft 365, Azure and AWS, strengthening the organisation's overall security posture while improving identity, endpoint, cloud and data protection capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering and wants to be involved in delivering meaningful security improvements across a large enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities - Deliver security improvement projects across Microsoft 365, Azure and AWS. - Implement and enhance security controls across identity, endpoint, cloud and data protection. - Configure and support Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and related Microsoft security technologies. - Assist with SIEM configuration, alert tuning and security monitoring. - Support Identity & Access Management improvements, including MFA, Conditional Access and Microsoft Entra ID. - Work closely with Infrastructure, Platform and Service Desk teams to plan and implement security changes. - Assist with vulnerability management and endpoint security improvements. - Support cloud security initiatives across Azure and AWS. - Produce clear technical documentation and operational handover documentation. - Work collaboratively with internal technical teams to ensure successful delivery of security initiatives. Essential Experience We're looking for someone with experience across several of the following areas: - Experience working as a Cyber Security Engineer within an enterprise environment. - Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure security. - Experience with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Defender. - Understanding of Identity & Access Management, including Microsoft Entra ID, MFA and Conditional Access. - Experience supporting or configuring SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel or similar). - Knowledge of endpoint security and vulnerability management. - Experience working within Azure and/or AWS environments. - Basic PowerShell scripting skills. - Experience delivering technical projects and working with multiple technology teams. - Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation. Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial but is not essential: - Microsoft Purview, DLP or Information Protection. - Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA). - AWS Security. - Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates). - Experience within the UK Public Sector or another regulated environment. - Knowledge of UK GDPR, PSN or PCI DSS. Contract Details - Role: Cyber Security Engineer - Microsoft 365 & Azure - Contract: 6 Months - Day Rate: (Apply online only) per day - IR35 Status: Outside IR35 - Location: Remote (UK) - Travel: 1-2 days per month on-site in South West London - Start Date: ASAP This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile cyber security programme, working on modern Microsoft security technologies within a collaborative team while enjoying the flexibility of a predominantly remote contract. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.