Microsoft Security Engineer

? Microsoft Security Engineer - Empower Cyber Resilience at Scale

Hybrid Buckinghamshire Full-Time

Salary: £55-£65k + benefits

A mission-driven organisation is looking for a Senior SOC Engineer to join its growing Cyber Security function. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Microsoft Security expert who's ready to lead from the front - developing strategic defences while staying hands-on in the fight against evolving threats.

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Senior SOC Engineer will play a critical role in threat detection, incident response, and driving the implementation of best-in-class security operations across the business.

Microsoft Security Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end security monitoring process, including log management, threat detection, and response using tools like Microsoft Sentinel.
• Drive vulnerability management efforts and support remediation in collaboration with IT teams.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Maintain and continuously improve security controls across Microsoft Defender, Azure, Intune, and Purview.
• Design and implement identity and access management solutions with a security-first mindset.
• Support compliance initiatives across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and DPA.
• Align system configurations (Windows, Linux, network) with CIS benchmarks and ISO 27001 controls.
• Act as the Microsoft Security SME - delivering ongoing improvement across the organisation's security architecture.
• Encourage a "secure by design" culture across engineering and IT teams.

Microsoft Security Engineer Your Skills & Experience:

Must Have:

• SC-200 or equivalent Microsoft Security certification.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Security technologies: Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Azure, Intune.
• Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and security operations processes.
• Familiarity with Tenable Nessus and KQL for query building.
• Strong foundation in operating systems (Windows Server/Desktop) and networking.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to Linux and Cisco ISE or other NAC technologies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and pen testing approaches.
• Experience in environments that include broadcast or media technologies.

What You Bring:

• A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross-functionally with IT and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills- able to translate complex threats for technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive mindset and confidence to lead investigations and decisions without always deferring to others.
• The ability to influence and inspire a strong security culture at all levels of the organisation.

Ready to step into a key cyber role where your expertise will shape the security of a growing tech ecosystem?

Apply today or connect to learn more.