Security Engineer

Security Engineer (Cloud Security)

Location: Mostly Remote (occasional travel to London may be required)

Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Clearance: BPSS Required

Day Rate: Competitive Market Rates Considered

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a collaborative security team responsible for developing and enhancing cloud security capabilities across modern enterprise environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and evolving a Palo Alto-focused security ecosystem, supporting cloud security posture management, threat detection, incident response, and Zero Trust security initiatives across AWS and cloud-native platforms.

Please note: Previous experience working within Central Government environments is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, manage and optimise Cortex Cloud / Cortex XSIAM security platforms.
• Develop and tune threat detection rules, correlation logic, and automated response playbooks.
• Manage security alert triage, incident investigations, and incident lifecycle activities.
• Reduce and remediate KSPM and CSPM findings through proactive security improvements.
• Work closely with cloud engineering teams to address misconfigurations and implement security guardrails.
• Improve Kubernetes and container security posture across cloud environments.
• Integrate Cortex security findings with SIEM, ticketing, and automation platforms.
• Support and enhance Prisma Access capabilities, including:
• GlobalProtect
• Remote Network Onboarding
• Prisma Access Browser
• Zero Trust Access Controls
• Contribute to security architecture discussions and best-practice implementation across AWS environments.
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working on Central Government projects (mandatory).
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM.
• Expertise in:
• Data ingestion and normalisation
• Correlation rule development
• Automated playbook creation
• Incident management and response
• Security tool integrations
• Experience with:
• KSPM (Kubernetes Security Posture Management)
• CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management)
• AWS security and cloud governance
• Kubernetes security benchmarking
• Policy-as-Code frameworks
• Strong knowledge of:
• Prisma Access
• Prisma Access Browser
• Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama
• App-ID and User-ID technologies
• Decryption policy concepts
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking for investigation and troubleshooting purposes.
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Exposure to cloud-native security tooling and automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of security operations, cloud governance, and risk reduction programmes.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential.
• Mostly remote working arrangement with occasional London travel.
• Opportunity to work with market-leading Palo Alto security technologies.
• Competitive market rates available for suitably experienced candidates.
• Immediate interview and start opportunities.
  
  

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