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Principal Cyber Security Lead
£51,000 - 91,000
Morgan Hunt Recruitment
Mansell Street 21, London
£51,000 - 91,000
Requirements
Must:
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management
- Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports
- Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation works to address security issues
Responsibilities
- Technically proficient in cyber security practices
- Implementing security controls
- Administration of SIEM tools and security controls (Sentinel, Defender, DarkTrace)
- Incident response management
- Overseeing Security Operations Centre activities
- Managing vulnerability reporting and mitigation
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Conducting training and awareness programs
- Supporting secure architecture design
- Ensuring compliance and alignment with security frameworks
Description
We are Morgan Hunt, a multi-award-winning recruitment business specializing in interim, contract, and temporary recruitment. We are currently seeking a Principal Cyber Security Engineer for a 2-year fixed-term contract with a central government organization. This role offers hybrid working (40% office attendance) and a competitive salary of £76,400 per year, alongside additional benefits. Our London and Edinburgh offices support a collaborative team environment. We are committed to equal opportunities, assessing job suitability based on the candidates skills, qualifications, and abilities.
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