About this role
Security Engineer
Bristol / Remote | Hybrid Working
A growing cyber security consultancy is looking for a Security Engineer to join its Security Operations team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong experience across the Microsoft Security stack, who enjoys building detections, improving security posture, and supporting clients within an MSSP environment.
The Role
- Work with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender technologies
- Develop and tune KQL queries, analytics rules and detections
- Investigate and respond to security incidents
- Support vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives
- Automate security processes using Azure and Microsoft security tooling
- Provide technical recommendations and security best practice guidance to clients
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a Security Engineer, Detection Engineer or SOC Analyst role
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- Advanced KQL skills
- Experience working within an MSSP or managed security services environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR and Defender for Office 365
- PowerShell experience
- Strong understanding of security operations, threat detection and incident response
Desirable
- SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500, CISSP or similar certifications
- Azure security experience
- Python or security automation experience
What's On Offer
- Hybrid working with flexibility around remote working
- Ongoing training and certification support
- Exposure to a wide range of client environments
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing cyber security practice
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested? Apply today for a confidential conversation.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Cardiff →Why this fits a police background — match score 93/100
- Incident command & response
- Investigative casework
- Security operations
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |