Short DescriptionOur client is looking for a skilled and experienced Sentinel Engineer to join their cybersecurity teamBullet PointsFully remote if the candidate stays further than 80 miles from Maidenhead£60-80k neg per annum + benefits + bonusMinimum of 10 yrs engineering, with 5+ years in cybersecurity engineeringThis role is only fully remote if you stay further than 80 miles from Maidenhead, otherwise you benefit from a hybrid-working arrangement with Mondays compulsory in the office, and will be travelling to client meetings as and when required for the role.We have an exciting opportunity to join our MSS Security Operations Centre team as a Cyber Security Engineer specialising in Microsoft’s cyber security solutions. If you are passionate about cyber security and Microsoft and enjoy supporting and building security solutions that provide real value, we would love to hear from you!The Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer will be a key MSS team member. You will be responsible for deploying, configuring and managing security solutions within the Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). You will be skilled in tuning, optimising, and troubleshooting Microsoft security solutions to counter new threats, ensure smooth business operations, and establish a robust security baseline based on Zero Trust that adapts to the evolving threat landscape.This position requires ambition, passion, and a strong desire to create top-tier Microsoft solutions. You must be driven by excellence to develop scalable solutions to detect, disrupt, and eliminate threat actors or malicious insiders from enterprise networks. You will collaborate with the broader Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Engineering, and Consulting teams to achieve this goal. You will use proprietary Attack Surface Management tools, automation, and other advanced security technologies to achieve these goals. Requirements: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cyber security with a focus on Microsoft security products.Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender (MDE, MDO, MDI, MDCA, MDC), Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, PIM, and B2B access configurations (GDAP, Cross-Tenant Access, Lighthouse).Strong understanding of Windows, Azure, and M365 security architectures.Knowledge of security monitoring and compliance best practices.Experience working with Microsoft Sentinel and XDR frameworks, an advantage.Scripting experience in PowerShell, KQL, or Python, an advantage.Microsoft certifications: SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500, MS-500, SC-100, an advantageSelf-starter with great attention to detail and care about delivering high-quality work.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to document and explain technical details clearly and concisely, both written and verbally.A passion for tech and a specific interest in Microsoft technologies.Good customer & personal skills.Curious, innovative and a great team player.Why Join our Client?Competitive salary. Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and a dynamic team.£60-80K neg per annum + incentive scheme, medical insurance, pension, PDP (personal development plan) working with a Mentor to keep up to date with CyberSecurity certifications. How to Apply: If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply with your updated CV, a brief cover letter plus your notice period and salary expectations for this role. Let’s secure the future together!Regret, Visa Sponsorship is not available with this client, not now or in the future. This is an FTE opportunity.