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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: Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Defender for Cloud Apps 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.
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: Defender for Endpoint Defender for Identity Defender for Office 365 Defender for Cloud Apps 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.