Microsoft Security Engineer - Inside IR35
Posted 2 hours 50 minutes ago by Onyx-Conseil
A Microsoft Security Engineer is required for an initial 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on site in London and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company.
This role is for a proactive and skilled Microsoft Security Engineer/Analyst tasked with safeguarding digital assets by leveraging a comprehensive suite of Microsoft security technologies. The ideal candidate will use Microsoft Defender XDR for managing and responding to threats, implement Microsoft Purview to ensure data compliance, and secure identities and access through Microsoft Entra ID.
Responsibilities- Act as a subject matter expert for the Defender XDR suite and its core components, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender Vulnerability Management.
- Manage endpoint protection, detection, and response across the device fleet; protect email threats; monitor on-premises AD signals; enforce cloud application security; prioritize and address vulnerabilities based on risk.
- Collaborate with internal IT and other security teams to ensure platform effectiveness; serve as a point of contact for external services (e.g., Microsoft Defender Experts) for proactive hunting and guidance.
- Document incident response procedures, create security posture reports, and provide regular leadership briefings.
- Data Lifecycle Management: implement records management and retention policies to meet legal and business requirements and securely dispose of data when no longer needed.
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM): understand data risk, identify sensitive data, and implement controls to mitigate risk, including data security posture related to AI applications and models.
- eDiscovery & Auditing: support legal and compliance teams with Purview's eDiscovery and audit capabilities for investigations.
- Education: Bachelor 0s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: 8-10 years in a cybersecurity role with a strong focus on Microsoft security solutions.
- Technical Skills: deep knowledge of Defender XDR, Purview, and Entra ID; scripting with PowerShell for automation; familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK.
- Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200); Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300); Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400); CISSP.
- Advanced Threat Protection: use Entra ID Protection to identify and respond to compromised credentials; coordinate with Defender for Identity to monitor on-premises AD threats.
- Privileged Access Management: implement PIM and PAM to provide just-in-time access and enforce least privilege.
- Authentication Protocols: configure and integrate SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM for provisioning.
- Device Management: secure BYOD and other device access with device-based access policies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical teams.
- A proactive mindset and ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving threat landscape.
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