Cyber Security Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Haystack
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cyber Security Engineer role involves leading critical infrastructure projects and global roll-outs within a sophisticated enterprise environment for a rapidly expanding professional services firm. The position requires hands-on expertise in deploying and managing security solutions like Netskope and CyberArk, while ensuring compliance with elite-level standards. This high-impact contract offers an initial engagement of three months with significant extension potential. The role is pivotal in driving the company's cyber resilience strategy and enhancing cloud security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end global roll-out of Netskope across an international office network.
- Take full technical ownership of CyberArk implementation, including configuration and ongoing administration.
- Drive the certification process for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
- Monitor and manage security controls across Mimecast, endpoint protection (EDR), and Microsoft Purview environments.
- Provide expert technical responses to security Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and lead incident response activities.
Key Skills:
- Deep technical expertise in CyberArk deployment and administration.
- Proven track record of leading a successful, multi-site Netskope roll-out.
- Extensive experience achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.
- Advanced proficiency in Mimecast administration and Microsoft Purview.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 frameworks and UK cyber security regulatory requirements.
Salary (Rate): £550 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Cyber Security Engineer | £500 - £550
We're working with a rapidly expanding global professional services powerhouse on this exciting opportunity. This is a high-impact contract for a hands-on security specialist to drive critical infrastructure projects and lead global roll-outs across a sophisticated enterprise environment. You will be at the forefront of their cyber resilience strategy, taking full ownership of major deployments including Netskope and CyberArk while ensuring the business maintains elite-level compliance standards. If you are a proactive engineer who thrives on technical delivery and infrastructure hardening, this 3-month initial engagement (with high extension potential) is for you.
The Role
- Lead the end-to-end global roll-out of Netskope across an international office network to enhance SASE and cloud security.
- Take full technical ownership of CyberArk implementation, including configuration, policy definition, and ongoing administration.
- Drive the certification process for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus from start to finish.
- Actively monitor and manage security controls across Mimecast, endpoint protection (EDR), and Microsoft Purview environments.
- Provide expert technical responses to security Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and lead incident response activities.
What You'll Need
- Deep technical expertise in CyberArk deployment and administration within a complex corporate environment.
- Proven track record of leading a successful, multi-site Netskope roll-out.
- Extensive experience achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications from the ground up.
- Advanced proficiency in Mimecast administration and Microsoft Purview for data protection and governance.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 frameworks and UK cyber security regulatory requirements.
What's On Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £500 - £550 (Outside IR35).
- Flexible hybrid working model with 2-3 days in a state-of-the-art London HQ.
- Initial 3-month contract with a high likelihood of extension based on project roadmap.
- High-visibility role leading global security initiatives for a prestigious professional services firm.
Apply via Haystack today!