Cyber Security Engineer
CV-LibraryBirminghamcontractPosted: 18 August 2026
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6-Month Contract | Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Our client is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract in Solihull.
Key Skills: XDR, Cortex XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Azure
Responsibilities
Implement and manage security controls, XDR, vulnerability management and PAM.
Support threat hunting, security monitoring and incident response.
Deliver cyber security projects and implement new security technologies.
Support InfoSec compliance, risk management and security frameworks.
Identify and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Experience
Strong hands-on cyber security experience and knowledge of NIST, CIS and PCI-DSS.
Preferably experience with Cortex XDR, Illumio Core/CloudSecure and Microsoft Security.
Knowledge of Defender, Azure AD, Purview and Sentinel.
Experience with SIEM/SOAR, endpoint security and incident management.
Good understanding of IT systems, networking and security best practice.Keywords: Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Specialist, XDR, Cortex XDR, Illumio, Sentinel, Purview, Azure, Solihull, Birmingham, Redditch, West Midlands, Warwickshire
Contact Millie Ellis
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process where required.
Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
6-Month Contract | Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Our client is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join them on a 6 month contract in Solihull.
Key Skills: XDR, Cortex XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Azure
Responsibilities
Implement and manage security controls, XDR, vulnerability management and PAM.
Support threat hunting, security monitoring and incident response.
Deliver cyber security projects and implement new security technologies.
Support InfoSec compliance, risk management and security frameworks.
Identify and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Experience
Strong hands-on cyber security experience and knowledge of NIST, CIS and PCI-DSS.
Preferably experience with Cortex XDR, Illumio Core/CloudSecure and Microsoft Security.
Knowledge of Defender, Azure AD, Purview and Sentinel.
Experience with SIEM/SOAR, endpoint security and incident management.
Good understanding of IT systems, networking and security best practice.Keywords: Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Consultant, Cyber Security Specialist, XDR, Cortex XDR, Illumio, Sentinel, Purview, Azure, Solihull, Birmingham, Redditch, West Midlands, Warwickshire
Contact Millie Ellis
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process where required.
Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy