Role: Security Engineer – Vulnerability Management & IAM (Contract)
Duration: 6 Months (Initial)
Location: Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Security Engineer with strong experience across Vulnerability Management and Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM) to support a fast-paced security operations environment. This role is focused on execution and delivery, not strategy, ideal for someone who thrives on improving systems, reducing risk, and tackling security challenges head-on. You will play a key role in enhancing security posture, reducing technical debt, and improving operational security processes across infrastructure and cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Improve the quality, coverage, and reliabilityof vulnerability scans across cloud and on-prem environments
- Analyse and validate vulnerabilities, reducing false positives and prioritising genuine exploitable risks
- Work closely with engineering teams to track and drive remediation activities
- Provide day-to-day operational supportacross IAM/PAM (CyberArk or similar), including:
- Access requests
- Issue resolution
- Identity lifecycle management
- Address security backlog and technical debt, driving improvements in overall security hygiene
- Support EDR and Microsoft 365 security monitoring, interpreting alerts and outputs effectively
- Assist during security incidents, providing VM and IAM expertise where required
- Create and maintain clear operational documentation and runbooks
Required Experience
- Proven hands-on experience in Vulnerability Management(Qualys, Rapid7, or similar)
- Strong operational experience with IAM / PAM tools(CyberArk preferred)
- Experience working with EDR solutions(e.g., Defender, CrowdStrike)
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security tooling and monitoring
- Experience working in a Security Operations / SecOps environment
- Comfortable working with minimal process and high autonomy
Key Traits
- Pragmatic and delivery-focused mindset
- Comfortable tackling complex, messy environments
- Strong problem-solving skills with a risk-based approach
- Able to work independently and prioritise effectively
Nice to Have
- Experience in cloud environments (Azure preferred)
- Exposure to incident response processes
- Experience improving or maturing security processes
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the challenge of identifying and remediating risks, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key security operations and deliver immediate value.
