Senior Security Engineer – WSP UK & Ireland
We are looking for a highly skilled and advanced technical cybersecurity professional, preferably a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), to join our Global Security Operations and Engineering team.
Job Description
The successful candidate will lead technical security initiatives with a particular focus on Microsoft Cloud Security covering the full scope: planning (architect), building (implement), and managing the security platforms and tools in use at WSP, especially the SOAR capabilities, including automation for the SOC. An important part of this role would be to coach and build the overall knowledge and capabilities within the team, and to integrate other technology platforms such as AD auditing solutions, PAM, Threat Intelligence platforms, and more.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with a globally distributed team, taking inputs from the business, SOC, and management to roll out systems and troubleshoot (Tier‑3) support for security issues
* Lead‑guide the local Service Desk/OSS teams with knowledge bases to resolve tickets at first instance for issues relating to security software and configurations
* Develop the automation (including playbooks, SOAR), scripts to monitor system‑health, as well as manage the SOC tools in use
* Extract data from systems and build reports for management; Power BI skills would be an advantage
* Knowledge transfer and sharing
* Monitor and respond to feedback from the customers (employees and business stakeholders)
* Bring a problem‑solving and solutions‑mindset, coordinate with the IT teams as needed
Budget & Finance Responsibilities
* Provide feedback on tooling and identify additional needs
* Plan for the expansion of security tools to cover ongoing needs
* Evaluation of license usage and potential growth
Qualifications
* Significant technical skills in the security area, especially with Microsoft tools, including MS Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra, AD, etc.
* A proven track record in improving maturity of existing security implementations and configurations
* Ruthless about securing the attack landscape and hardening existing systems in the enterprise hybrid landscape (end‑user devices, servers, etc.)
* Skills and experience with other vendors and services would be an added advantage
* Solid knowledge of the overall security landscape, including Threat and Vulnerability Management, and the ability to guide on their remediation.
* Guide and implement automations, develop and fine‑tune SIEM detection rules to reduce manual efforts
* Cyber professional at heart, tracking and mitigating emerging cyber threats against the company (e.g. zero‑day exploits, APTs, etc.)
* Experiences with other concepts and systems like Privileged Account Management, Key Management (certificates, keys, ciphers, etc.).
* Ability to lead security systems integration, e.g., defining the architecture to work with ticketing systems, e.g., integrating Defender to create‑manage the tickets and communications in ServiceNow
* Knowledge of extracting relevant data, creating security reports, etc. would be a definite advantage.
* Solid ability to lead and plan the architecture, deliveries, and even more importantly coach and teach other members of the technical team to high levels of technology excellence
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
* Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
* Previous experience in security tools and systems administration, including experience as a security administrator for security platforms
* Knowledge and experience in SIEM and Microsoft platforms (Microsoft Azure ecosystems), other vendor security systems are good experiences as well (e.g. CyberArk, Akeyless)
* Good knowledge of EDR systems e.g. MS Defender, KQL, etc. (or alternatively the willingness to learn them)
* Planned and meticulous approach to deliveries.
* Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about advanced security capabilities, including integrations with other systems
About WSP
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by a common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Benefits & Work‑Life Balance
WSP offers a hybrid working policy that allows employees to work from home two days a week while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK. We prioritise work‑life balance, offering flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive health & wellbeing program, a virtual GP service, gym flex scheme, and support for menopause. Our culture values inclusion, belonging, and the opportunity for professional development through training, mentoring, and chartership.
EEO Statement
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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