Cybersecurity Engineer - EDR & CNAPP

About Us At Interval, we build amazing teams. Interval provides talent solutions and consulting expertise to help innovative companies succeed. From specialist hiring through to tailored consulting and project solutions, we are proud to work with the industry's finest talent to deliver results. We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application process. If there is anything we can do to improve your experience or support you, please contact us: hello@intervalgroup.com Job Description This is a remote position. Contract opportunity for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a large international institution on a freelance basis. You will focus on evaluating, deploying, and maintaining EDR and CNAPP security solutions across on-premises, public cloud, and containerised enterprise environments. Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor Rate: Daily rate available Language Requirement: English fluent Location & Onsite Requirement: Remote within the EU. Onsite presence required for one week per quarter, plus on/off-boarding Responsibilities: Run Defender and Sysdig agents across Windows/Linux/macOS, physical, VDI and containers, with Kubernetes policy work, Splunk integration and XSOAR. Hands-on engineering and run position: deploying and maintaining agents at scale, supporting sysadmin teams, troubleshooting, working to SLA. Support sysadmin teams with EDR and CNAPP agent deployments across cloud and on-premises systems. Secure physical hosts, VMs, VDIs, and containers on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Define, test, enforce, and document custom security policies for hosts, containers, and orchestrators. Coordinate with infrastructure teams and vendors to ensure tool uptime and optimization. Integrate EDR/CNAPP platforms with broader security tools and conduct regular security posture audits. Troubleshoot complex operational issues using system log analysis. Requirements Must-Have Requirements: 6+ years of professional experience in field-related cybersecurity roles. Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining EDR platform - Microsoft Defender and CNAPP tool - Sysdig. Prior experience with Microsoft Defender and Sysdig is essential. SIEM integration experience (e.g. Splunk). Practical experience with container technologies and orchestrators (e.g. Kubernetes). Highly experience in IAM configuration, cloud security principles, and network troubleshooting. Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 2+ years of post-secondary education in Computer Science, ICT, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline. At least 1 Cybersecurity certification plus 1 certification in engineering, incident response, architecture, or governance. Fluent English. EU/EEA citizenship (mandatory for EU security clearance application). Must apply with a Europass CV, you can work with Interval Group on this submission request if you fulfill all of the other requirements. Nice-to-Have Requirements: Exposure to SOAR platforms (e.g. XSOAR) and vulnerability management. Benefits As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.