Principal Cyber Security Lead

Morgan Hunt are working with a central government organisation to recruit a Principal Cyber Security Engineer on a 2-year FTC. The role requires someone with a strong background in Azure infrastructure, as well as AWS experience and Windows Server knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technically Proficient
• Implementing Security Controls
• Administration of SIEM tools and Security Controls (Sentinel, Defender, DarkTrace)
• Incident Response
• Security Operations Centre
• Vulnerability Management & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Training & Awareness
• Secure Architecture Support
• Compliance and Framework Alignment

Essential Skills:

• 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.

Role Details

• £76,400 per year plus benefits + Up to £10k Package Bonus
• 2 year FTC
• Hybrid working (40% office attendance, Edinburgh)
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.