Cyber Security Officer in London

24th June, 2026

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their operations.
Position: Payroll Manager
Rate: £31.13 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: Temp (Jan 2027) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Purpose:

• The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will join the Council’s central ICT Cyber Security team to strengthen operational resilience and support our active Cyber Transformation Programme.

Duties:

• This is a hands-on role focused primarily on supporting day-to-day security operations, endpoint threat detection and internal compliance tracking. This role acts as a bridge between technical security functions and governance frameworks.
• Maintain visibility over the Council's security posture by monitoring alert queues via CrowdStrike Falcon and integrated log management tools. Investigate and escalate alerts where required.
• Oversee regular vulnerability scanning schedules. Analyze scan results and recent Penetration Testing reports, prioritizing risks based on business impact and compliance deadlines.

Job Requirements:

• Previous contracting experience within a UK Local Authority or broader public sector organization would be desirable but not essential.
• EDR. Practical, operational exposure to CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.
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