Security Engineer

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Spinwell Global Full time £86,400 - £108,000 per year


Role: Security Engineer (Endpoint & Threat Management)

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Hybrid/Glasgow

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £409.50 per day



Spinwell is recruiting for a Security Engineer (Endpoint & Threat Management) for an excellent opportunity within the private sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECURITY ENGINEER (ENDPOINT & THREAT MANAGEMENT)

  • Assess, design, and optimize endpoint security processes leveraging Microsoft Defender and related technologies.
  • Implement automation frameworks to streamline security operations and improve detection and response times.
  • Conduct threat analysis and investigations, working with SIEM platforms to identify, contain, and remediate incidents.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT and security teams to ensure endpoint security controls are aligned with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
  • Design and implement micro-segmentation strategies to limit lateral movement and reduce attack surface.
  • Regularly review and improve existing security playbooks, runbooks, and response workflows.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to proactively improve the organization's security posture.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SECURITY ENGINEER (ENDPOINT & THREAT MANAGEMENT)

  • Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, and related modules).
  • Good understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals including endpoint, network, identity, and access security.
  • Experience in process assessment and optimization for endpoint security.
  • Proven track record of implementing automation in security operations (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps, SOAR platforms).
  • Working knowledge of SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent) for threat monitoring and incident response.
  • Familiarity with micro-segmentation solutions (e.g., ColorTokens, Illumio, or equivalent) is a strong plus.
  • Knowledge of threat hunting and threat intelligence practices.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, SC-200, CISSP, or GIAC preferred.
  • Experience in large enterprise or managed security environments.

If you are a Security Engineer (Endpoint & Threat Management), apply now or send your CV to Spinwell

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