Senior Security Engineer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Cyber Security |
| Salary | £650 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 23rd, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7151-PSR1JP00094182 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join them on a 2 month contract. This position will be in London/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
The person will be joining the MIP team (Monitoring and Integration Platform) within Technology Services, which is part of Justice Digital.
The Technology Services team is responsible for all infrastructure, end user computing, onsite support and delivery of technology projects. It has responsibility for 95,000 devices and infrastructure across 900+ sites.
The requirement is to deliver against the initial phase of the security monitoring project-onboarding 67 client critical services and 72+ client services proactively monitored by our in-house SOC (Security Operations Centre).
Essential Criteria for the Role:
- 2+ years in security platforms management (SIEM, SOAR).
- Expertise in enterprise-level monitoring and supporting large user bases (10,000+ users).
- Experience in creating/managing security playbooks and knowledge of public sector standards.
- Experience in Xsiam correlation/ playbooks.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Technical requirements:
- Proven experience with Cortex XDR, Cortex Data Lake, and Cortex XSOAR.
- Solid understanding of cloud security, network/system security fundamentals, and scripting for automation.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Familiarity with compliance and security standards (GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- 2+ years in security platforms management (SIEM, SOAR).
