Contractor job Security Engineer

Our client is looking for a Security Engineer to join their team on a initial contract until the end of March, working three days onsite in either Knutsford or Glasgow and the rest remote. This role is Inside IR35.

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, and 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 (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent
Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)"