Security Engineer – SecOps / Incident Response & Automation (GBP 350 per day outside IR35)

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We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support Security Operations, Incident Response and security automation within a fast-paced technology environment. This contract opportunity offers a rate of GBP 350 per day, outside IR35, and is suited to a hands-on practitioner who can investigate security events, coordinate effective responses and improve the efficiency of operational security processes.

The successful candidate will monitor, triage and investigate alerts from SIEM, endpoint detection and response, identity, cloud and network security platforms. You will lead or support the response to security incidents, including scoping impact, analysing logs and indicators of compromise, containing threats, coordinating remediation and producing clear post-incident reports. Responsibilities will also include developing and maintaining incident response playbooks, contributing to threat hunting activities, supporting vulnerability and exposure management, and advising technical teams on practical risk reduction. You will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, application and governance teams to ensure incidents are managed consistently and lessons learned are embedded into future controls.

A strong background in security operations, incident response or security engineering is required, together with experience using SIEM and EDR technologies and investigating suspicious activity across endpoints, networks and cloud services. You should be comfortable with scripting or automation, particularly using Python, PowerShell or similar tools, and able to create workflows that reduce manual effort and improve alert quality. Knowledge of common attack techniques, MITRE ATT&CK, identity security, cloud security principles and digital forensics will be valuable. Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills are essential, along with the ability to remain calm during high-priority incidents and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Added 03/09/2026
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Security Engineer – SecOps / Incident Response & Automation (GBP 350 per day outside IR35)

London, England, United Kingdom Permanent Security Engineer

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