A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to join a high‑profile cybersecurity programme. This role will focus on the design, implementation, integration, and optimisation of security solutions across the Microsoft security ecosystem. The successful consultant will have a proven track record of engineering enterprise‑grade security solutions using Microsoft technologies and will be comfortable working across identity, endpoint, cloud, data, and security operations domains. This is a hands‑on engineering role rather than a pure operational or analyst position.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and optimise security controls across the Microsoft security stack.
* Engineer solutions leveraging Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure security services.
* Lead the deployment and integration of security technologies across cloud and hybrid environments.
* Configure and enhance security monitoring, threat detection, and response capabilities.
* Implement identity and access management controls, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
* Improve endpoint security posture through Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
* Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security teams to deliver security enhancements.
* Develop automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, Logic Apps, and other Microsoft-native technologies.
* Produce technical documentation, implementation plans, and engineering standards.
Required Experience
* Proven experience engineering security solutions using Microsoft security technologies.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR, including:
o Defender for Endpoint
o Defender for Identity
o Defender for Office 365
o Defender for Cloud Apps
o Defender for Cloud
* Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Sentinel.
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity Protection, and Privileged Identity Management.
* Experience securing Azure environments and implementing cloud security controls.
* Strong troubleshooting and integration skills across complex enterprise environments.
* Experience automating administrative and security processes using PowerShell.
Desirable Skills
* Experience within Financial Services, Professional Services, or other highly regulated environments.
* Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Terraform or Bicep.
* Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.
* Experience with Microsoft Purview and Data Loss Prevention technologies.
* Microsoft certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or equivalent.
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