Monitoring and Analytics_Security Engineer - CGEMJP00312111

Monitoring an Analytics Security Engineer (Contract, PAYE via Umbrella)

A cutting-edge engineering team is seeking a skilled Security Engineer to support the development of a telemetry pipeline MVP. This contract role demands deep expertise in containerised environments, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design. The successful candidate will embed security across the pipeline architecture and collaborate closely with DevOps and development teams.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement security controls across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
* Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
* Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog
* Conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis
* Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code workflows
* Monitor and respond to security events from observability platforms
* Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures

Required Skills & Experience
* Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments
* Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices
* Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, Syslog
* Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles
* Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements
* Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners
* Excellent analytical and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS, or equivalent
* Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments
* Familiarity with cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP

Additional Details
* Contract engagement must be operated via PAYE through an umbrella company

Hybrid

Inside IR35

Knutsford or Glasgow Hybrid

Please send me a copy of your CV if you're interested