Security Engineer - Microsoft

Security Engineer (Microsoft Security / Azure)

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Milton Keynes | Hybrid (2 days per week) | £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Are you a hands-on Security Engineer who enjoys implementing security controls, improving security posture and working across a broad Microsoft security environment?
We're supporting a well-established UK organisation as they expand their Security Engineering team following the launch of a long-term security improvement programme. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to help shape and strengthen enterprise security across a modern, cloud-first environment.
About your Role
This is a broad Security Engineering role where you'll work across multiple technologies and security domains rather than being limited to a single product or specialism.
Working alongside Security Operations, Architecture, Infrastructure and Development teams, you'll design, implement and continually improve security controls while supporting projects, reviewing new technologies and helping enhance the organisation's overall security capability.
What You'll Be Doing
Designing, implementing and improving enterprise security controls
Supporting security across a predominantly Microsoft Azure environment
Reviewing and optimising Microsoft security technologies
Identifying security gaps and driving technical improvements
Supporting vulnerability management and remediation activities
Providing security engineering expertise on technical projects
Improving documentation, processes and security standards
Working closely with technical teams to ensure security is embedded throughout delivery
Technology Environment
You'll work with a broad Microsoft security stack including technologies such as:
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Microsoft Purview
Intune
Tenable
Zscaler
Enterprise vulnerability management and cloud-native security technologies
What do you need to be successful
We're looking for an experienced Security Engineer with a strong background in implementing and improving security controls within enterprise environments.
You'll ideally bring experience across several of the following:
Security Engineering
Microsoft Azure security
Endpoint Protection
Identity & Access Management
Email Security
Vulnerability Management
Security monitoring and logging
Secure technical change
Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST or OWASP
Experience with Microsoft Defender, Purview, Intune, cloud automation or DevSecOps would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What's in this for you
This role offers the opportunity to:
Join a growing Security Engineering team
Work on a long-term security improvement programme
Help influence future security tooling and technical direction
Work across a broad range of Microsoft security technologies
Collaborate with experienced security professionals in a highly supportive team
Make a genuine impact on the organisation's security posture from day one
Package
Salary up to £70,000
Annual bonus
Hybrid working (2 days per week)
35-hour working week
Enhanced pension
Private medical cover
Healthcare cash plan
Life assurance
Holiday purchase scheme
Excellent work-life balance and comprehensive employee benefits
Interested? xehkeey
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Job Details

Company
Identifi Global Resources Ltd
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted