About this role

Design, implement, and maintain secure solutions across cloud and hybrid environments
Identify vulnerabilities and respond to security incidents
Collaborate closely with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards
Implement risk mitigation strategies and continuously improve monitoring and threat detection capabilities

Hands-on experience securing Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure environments
Strong understanding of Microsoft Defender security products and their configuration
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, identity architecture, Conditional Access, IAM, and Zero Trust principles
Proven ability to analyse security alerts, correlate events, and perform basic incident response activities
Experience with SIEM platforms, incident management processes, and security automation
Knowledge of common security frameworks and standards including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, Cyber Essentials
Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate or similar (at least one typically essential)

Security Engineer

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