🛡️ Microsoft Security Engineer – Empower Cyber Resilience at Scale
đź“Ť Hybrid | Buckinghamshire | Full-Time
Salary: ÂŁ55-ÂŁ65k + benefits
A mission-driven organisation is looking for a Senior SOC Engineer to join its growing Cyber Security function. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Microsoft Security expert who’s ready to lead from the front - developing strategic defences while staying hands-on in the fight against evolving threats.
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Senior SOC Engineer will play a critical role in threat detection, incident response, and driving the implementation of best-in-class security operations across the business.
🔍 Microsoft Security Engineer Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the end-to-end security monitoring process, including log management, threat detection, and response using tools like Microsoft Sentinel.
* Drive vulnerability management efforts and support remediation in collaboration with IT teams.
* Lead investigations into security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external partners as needed.
* Maintain and continuously improve security controls across Microsoft Defender, Azure, Intune, and Purview.
* Design and implement identity and access management solutions with a security-first mindset.
* Support compliance initiatives across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and DPA.
* Align system configurations (Windows, Linux, network) with CIS benchmarks and ISO 27001 controls.
* Act as the Microsoft Security SME - delivering ongoing improvement across the organisation’s security architecture.
* Encourage a “secure by design” culture across engineering and IT teams.
🧠Microsoft Security Engineer Your Skills & Experience:
Must Have:
* SC-200 or equivalent Microsoft Security certification.
* Strong experience in Microsoft Security technologies: Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Azure, Intune.
* Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and security operations processes.
* Familiarity with Tenable Nessus and KQL for query building.
* Strong foundation in operating systems (Windows Server/Desktop) and networking.
* Eligibility for Security Clearance & Vetting
Nice to Have:
* Exposure to Linux and Cisco ISE or other NAC technologies.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP.
* Familiarity with ITIL practices and pen testing approaches.
* Experience in environments that include broadcast or media technologies.
🤝 What You Bring:
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross-functionally with IT and engineering teams.
* Excellent communication skills- able to translate complex threats for technical and non-technical audiences.
* A proactive mindset and confidence to lead investigations and decisions without always deferring to others.
* The ability to influence and inspire a strong security culture at all levels of the organisation.
Ready to step into a key cyber role where your expertise will shape the security of a growing tech ecosystem?
đź“© Apply today or connect to learn more.
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