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Security Engineer - Contract Position
Location: Knutsford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 5 months
Rate: Up to £630/day
IR35: Inside

A high-impact engineering team is seeking a Security Engineer to help build a secure telemetry pipeline MVP. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical knowledge of containerized systems, observability tooling, and infrastructure security.

Overview

You'll be responsible for embedding security throughout the pipeline lifecycle, working closely with DevOps and software engineers to ensure secure deployment, monitoring, and data flow.

Responsibilities

* Develop and enforce security practices across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
* Secure GitLab repositories and CI/CD workflows
* Integrate and harden observability tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog
* Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability analysis
* Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code and deployment automation with a security-first approach
* Respond to alerts and incidents from monitoring platforms
* Maintain clear documentation of security architecture and operational procedures

Required Experience

* Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in production settings
* Deep understanding of GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline design
* Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools
* Solid grasp of network security fundamentals including firewalls, VPNs, and protocols
* Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001
* Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy)
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Background

* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CKS
* Experience working on MVPs or in agile/startup environments
* Exposure to cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP

Head Of IT - Southampton - c£80K



Nigel Frank are supporting are supporting a fast- paced operationally demanding business to find a hands-on IT leader with experience driving technology strategy, modernising legacy environments, and leading high‑performing teams.



Proven experience delivering enterprise‑scale infrastructure improvements, strengthening cyber security posture, and aligning IT services with commercial goals. Combines strong technical depth with the ability to translate complex IT concepts into clear business language.



Key Strengths

* Hands‑on technical leadership across infrastructure, security, data, and support.
* Confident and approachable communicator, able to simplify IT for non‑technical audiences.
* Proven in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments with no room to hide.
* Strong cultural fit for empowered, feedback‑driven organisations.
* Able to challenge the status quo and bring fresh thinking to long‑established operations.
* Comfortable onsite presence and engaging deeply with the workforce to build trust.



Key Skills & Experience

* Senior leadership experience across IT services, infrastructure, and operational IT delivery. Extensive technical background with Office 365, Active Directory, enterprise networks, cloud services, and endpoint management.
* Proven success managing large‑scale endpoint estates and leading major infrastructure or transformation projects.
* Strong grounding in IT governance, ITSM / ITIL frameworks, and cybersecurity best practice.
* Experience developing cyber security controls, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans.
* Vendor and stakeholder management within customer‑focused, multi‑site operations.
* Experience supporting or implementing platforms such as Salesforce and ERP systems.



If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Evie Ellson on +44 (0)203 808 7291 or send your CV to e.ellson@nigelfrank.com