Full job descriptionSenior Security Engineer

Hybrid (2 days onsite - London) / 12-month contract / Up to £700 PD (Inside IR35) / SC Cleared

Role Overview:
A prestigious public sector organisation is hiring two Senior Security Engineers with experience implementing Palo Alto Networks XSIAM within an enterprise highly secure government owner corporation. This is paying up to £700 PD Inside IR 35 to be based in London 2 x PW with some flex longer term. You must have active SC clearance.

You will play a key role in implementing, configuring, and managing Palo Alto Networks XSIAM to improve threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and operational resilience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security professional to support a major cyber security initiative, improving automation, security analytics, and compliance with evolving Government security standards, including the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Minimum Cyber Security Standard.

Key Responsibilities:
*Implement and manage Palo Alto Networks XSIAM security platform
*Configure security policies, rules, and monitoring capabilities
*Improve threat detection, response, and security automation
*Investigate security alerts and support incident response activities
*Integrate security tools and enhance operational workflows
*Provide technical guidance to security and IT teams
*Produce security reporting and support continuous improvement
Essential:
*Strong experience within Security Operations / SOC environments
*Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks XSIAM or similar security platforms
*Strong knowledge of threat detection, monitoring, and incident response
*Experience with security tooling integration and automation
*Ability to analyse security incidents and identify threats
*Experience working in complex or regulated environments
*Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
*Active SC Clearance required
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria:
*Palo Alto Networks XSIAM / security platform implementation experience
*Security operations, threat detection, and incident response expertise
*Experience working within complex security environments and collaborating with stakeholders
Interview Process: 1 stage process on Teams