Seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer with strong EDR expertise for technical delivery and tooling evaluation. Role involves leading Proof of Concept activities and supporting enterprise security environments. Requires experience with EDR platforms, threat detection, and incident response.
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Job Description
Cyber Security Engineer (EDR Specialist) – Contract
Location: Fully Remote UK
Rate: £425 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: 9–12 months (initial 3-month rolling contracts)
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer with strong experience in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies. This role will focus on technical delivery, tooling evaluation, and supporting Proof of Concept (POC) activities across enterprise security environments.
A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Trend Micro solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical SME for EDR platforms and endpoint security tooling
- Lead and support POC engagements, including setup, configuration, testing, and evaluation of security tools
- Assess and compare EDR solutions based on detection capability, performance, and operational fit
- Work closely with security operations and infrastructure teams to deploy and optimise endpoint security controls
- Develop and refine detection rules, alerts, and response workflows
- Investigate security events and provide actionable remediation guidance
- Contribute to security architecture decisions and tooling strategy
- Produce clear technical documentation and evaluation reports
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Required Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with EDR technologies in enterprise environments
- Proven involvement in security POC work and technology evaluations
- Deep understanding of endpoint security, threat detection, and incident response
- Ability to operate confidently in technical discussions with engineering and security teams
- Experience in complex, large-scale environments
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Highly Desirable Experience
- Direct experience with one or more of the following:
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Trend Micro Vision One / Apex One
- Familiarity with threat hunting and SOC operations
- Exposure to SIEM tools and broader security stack integration
- Relevant cyber security certifications (CISSP, Security+, GIAC, or vendor-specific certifications)
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