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Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Contract)
Hybrid | 6-Month Contract | Start: ASAP

Day Rate: 500p/d inside

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a forward-thinking public sector environment at a critical point in its cyber maturity journey.

With a newly implemented outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) powered by Splunk and CrowdStrike, this role is key to maximising both investment and capability. You'll act as the senior technical lead-optimising tooling, strengthening detection and response, and upskilling the internal team.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and elevate an evolving security function.

Key ResponsibilitiesEndpoint Security Leadership: Own deployment, configuration, and optimisation of CrowdStrike FalconSIEM Optimisation: Partner with the SOC to enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, and data modelsIncident Response: Act as escalation point for high-priority incidents, driving rapid containmentThreat Hunting: Proactively identify hidden threats using advanced queries and telemetryAutomation (SOAR): Build workflows to streamline response and reduce manual effortCapability Building: Upskill internal teams across CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysisRequired Experience5+ years in Cyber Security Engineering or SOC (Tier 3 level)Deep hands-on experience with CrowdStrike Falcon (Prevent, Insight, Discover)Strong Splunk expertise, including SPL and Enterprise Security (ES)Solid understanding of:Network protocolsCloud security (AWS/Azure)MITRE ATT&CK framework

Additional desirable experience:

Vulnerability Assessment toolsPenetration Testing / Web Application Testing exposureSecurity policy and standards developmentCertifications (Desirable)

Cyber Security:

CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, GSECCISSP, GCIH, GCIA, CCSP

CrowdStrike (ideally 2+):

CCFA (Falcon Administrator)CCFR (Falcon Responder)CCSE (SIEM Engineer)

Splunk:

Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (preferred)Why Apply?Shape and optimise a modern SOC capabilityWork with best-in-class tools (CrowdStrike & Splunk)High-impact role with visibility across the organisationOpportunity to leave a lasting legacy through capability uplift and knowledge transfer

If you're a senior cyber specialist who thrives in hands-on, technically challenging environments and enjoys building capability as well as solving problems, this is worth a conversation

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Programme Manager (AI Adoption & Implementation)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: £600 | 3-6 months | Inside IR35

Are you passionate and experience in driving innovation in a Local Authority setting? A London-based local authority is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the adoption and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the organisation.

Sitting within the Corporate Resources team, this pivotal role will shape how the council leverages AI to improve services, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, digital transformation teams, and service leads to deliver a cohesive, ethical, and effective AI strategy.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the council's AI adoption programme from design through to delivery.Engage with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration.Manage budgets, timelines, and governance in line with corporate strategy.Ensure strong alignment with data protection, ethics, and compliance frameworks.Present progress and outcomes to senior leadership and elected members.

Requirements:

Proven experience delivering technology or digital transformation programmes in complex organisations.Strong understanding of AI tools, implementation processes, and associated governance.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Background in local government or the wider public sector is highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping how a forward-thinking London council embraces emerging technology to serve its residents better.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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