Security Engineer

Security Engineer6-Month Contract 700- 800 per day (Umbrella) Hybrid Working Midlands-based office visit approximately once per monthThe OpportunityWe''re supporting a leading organisation operating within a highly regulated and nationally significant environment as they continue to build and mature a new Microsoft cloud security estate.This is a hands-on Security Engineer position suited to someone who enjoys improving security posture, implementing controls and solving security challenges in an evolving environment. You''ll play a key role in strengthening the organisation''s cyber security capabilities while helping prepare the environment for an upcoming penetration test programme over the next 3-6 months.The team are looking for someone who can work autonomously, identify potential weaknesses before they become audit or pen-test findings, and drive remediation activities from start to finish.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement, configure and maintain security controls across the Microsoft security ecosystem.Identify security gaps and drive remediation activities to improve overall security posture.Support the preparation, coordination and remediation of external penetration testing engagements.Implement and manage identity, access management and privileged access controls.Configure and maintain Conditional Access, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management controls.Improve device, identity, data and cloud security controls across the estate.Support audit, assurance and ..... full job details .....