Microsoft Security Engineer

3 Days Old

Overview

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Lead Recruitment Consultant @ Prism Digital | DevOps | Product | Data | Full stack Development | Infrastructure | End-to-End Recruitment

Hybrid: In office 1-2 days per week

My client is a leading provider of intelligence and data solutions to major players in the asset management industry. With a workforce of over 600 employees, they are currently expanding their tech and product offerings during a period of rapid growth.

My client is investing heavily in the security and resilience of its Azure cloud environment. With a mature Microsoft stack and clear compliance obligations, they’re hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen their cloud security posture and lead key initiatives around compliance, monitoring, and incident response.

This is a hands-on role focused on implementation, automation, and governance. You’ll work across engineering, DevOps, and InfoSec to drive secure-by-design practices, integrate Microsoft’s security tooling, and ensure environments are compliant and well monitored

What you’ll be doing:

  • Implement and maintain secure Azure architectures, policies, and controls
  • Configure and manage tools across the Microsoft Defender suite (Cloud, Endpoint, Identity, M365)
  • Lead on Microsoft Sentinel and Purview deployments, working closely with their SOC partner
  • Help manage Conditional Access, Entra ID, PIM, and related identity security measures
  • Drive compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, and NIS2 frameworks
  • Support incident response and monitoring using Sentinel, Defender, and Microsoft Compliance Manager
  • Implement DLP and sensitivity labels, and manage encryption and certificate strategies via Azure Key Vault
  • Work closely with other teams to embed security across CI/CD and application pipelines

What we’re looking for:

  • Deep experience in Azure security, with a strong grasp of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel
  • Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, Intune, and related tooling
  • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and Microsoft’s compliance solutions
  • Experience with network security in Azure (e.g. NSGs, ASGs, Azure Firewall)
  • Proficient in scripting and automation, particularly PowerShell
  • Excellent communicator who can present risk and mitigation plans to non-technical stakeholders
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) required
  • Ideally working towards or already certified in SC-100; bonus points for CISSP, CISM, etc.

Location & Ways of Working

Hybrid role, typically 1–2 days a week in their London office. They offer flexible working and a collaborative environment, with clear priorities and a focus on delivery over red tape.

Benefits

  • 25+ days annual leave, plus birthday off and wellness days
  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Learning and development support
  • A strong security culture and serious investment in the Microsoft ecosystem

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology

Industries

  • Information Services, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location:
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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