M365 Security Engineer

M365 Security Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Stott and May

Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Security Engineer focuses on enhancing cloud and enterprise security through hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Security, and Microsoft Entra ID. The engineer will implement best practices and support security transformation initiatives, ensuring robust identity and access management. Collaboration with internal teams and managed security service providers is essential for incident response and system security. The position requires a proactive approach to staying updated with emerging cloud security technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Office 365, and Cloud Apps.
  • Support IDAM and Threat Protection initiatives.
  • Implement security policies in Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center.
  • Manage identity and access controls via Entra ID, including Conditional Access and MFA.
  • Configure Microsoft Purview to support DLP efforts.
  • Conduct security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and MSSP on incident response and system security.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud security technologies.

Key Skills:

  • 3–5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, preferably in Microsoft environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 security.
  • Proficient in PowerShell scripting.
  • Experience securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory and Intune device management.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Preferred Certifications: SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, SC-400: Information Protection Administrator.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Oxfordshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Security Engineer – Microsoft Cloud Security

Inside IR35 - 1 Day a Week Onsite

We’re looking for a skilled Security Engineer with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Security, and Microsoft Entra ID. You’ll support our security transformation programme by implementing best practices to strengthen cloud and enterprise security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Office 365, and Cloud Apps.
  • Support IDAM and Threat Protection initiatives.
  • Implement security policies in Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center.
  • Manage identity and access controls via Entra ID, including Conditional Access and MFA.
  • Configure Microsoft Purview to support DLP efforts.
  • Conduct security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and MSSP on incident response and system security.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud security technologies.

Required Skills:

  • 3–5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, preferably in Microsoft environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 security.
  • Proficient in PowerShell scripting.
  • Experience securing IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory and Intune device management.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).

Preferred Certifications:

  • SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
  • SC-300: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • SC-400: Information Protection Administrator