Microsoft Security Engineer – up to 70,000 + Bonus – Hybrid

Overview

In this role you will strengthen the organisation’s security posture across identity, endpoints, data protection, and threat detection. You will leverage Microsoft security stack—Defender XDR, Purview, and Entra ID—to protect enterprise systems, manage risk, and respond to threats. You’ll collaborate with teams to implement controls and drive ongoing security improvements. The position offers meaningful impact at scale within a modern security ecosystem and hybrid work in Central London.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoints, identity, email and cloud environments
• Design and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Protection policies using Microsoft Purview
• Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and vulnerabilities
• Configure and manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access and MFA
• Implement and maintain Privileged Identity Management (PIM/PAM) and secure access policies
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and support incident response activities
• Secure cloud applications and endpoints, ensuring alignment with security best practices
• Support eDiscovery, audit and data governance requirements using Microsoft Purview
• Work with internal teams and external partners to improve overall security posture
• Produce documentation, reporting and insights on security performance and risks

Key requirements

• Strong experience working within cybersecurity roles focused on Microsoft security technologies
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview and Entra ID
• Experience implementing DLP, identity security and endpoint protection solutions
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration
• Understanding of security frameworks and threat models such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Relevant Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working within fast-paced, enterprise environments
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Purview
• Microsoft Entra ID

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