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Job type
Contract
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Cyber Security
Industry
Automotive
Pay
£550pd

IT CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER - CONTRACT - FULLY REMOTE

Are you on the lookout for a new role? I've got an opportunity that could be of interest to you.

IT Cyber Security Engineer

Initial 6 Month Contract
Fully remote
Market rate Day rate

Roles and responsibilities

Endpoint Security Leadership: Drive secure device management across macOS (Kandji), Windows (Intune), and Linux platforms, ensuring consistent enforcement of security policies and compliance metrics.
Technical Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain scalable MDM configurations; evaluate and integrate tools to address security gaps, especially in Linux endpoint management.
Process & Documentation: Create and maintain high-quality documentation, deployment plans, and operational checklists to ensure verifiable enforcement of security controls.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Security, IT, Engineering, and Legal teams to align technical solutions with organizational risk posture, compliance goals, and user needs.
Mentorship & Culture: Mentor junior team members, contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and support hiring and vendor/tool evaluations.

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Thomas Ovenstone

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