Regions
Location
- London
Disciplines
Job types
- Contract
- Outside IR35
Salary
£550 - £585 per day
Functions
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Engineer
- Security
- Security Engineer
Seniority
- Mid-level
Technologies
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Office 365
Job reference
BBBH109569_1739446567
IT Security Engineer – Microsoft Security (Defender & Sentinel)
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Key Responsibilities: Lead the deployment of Microsoft Defender across all endpoints, ensuring robust security policies and seamless integration with Microsoft Sentinel. Configure ASR rules, develop KQL queries for monitoring, and oversee the removal of legacy security tools like CrowdStrike and McAfee. Provide technical expertise and support during the transition, collaborating with internal teams and third-party suppliers.
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Skills & Experience: Proven background in endpoint security, EDR, incident response, and Microsoft security technologies (Defender XDR, Intune, SCCM, Azure ARC, Sentinel). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, experience with SIEM tools, and a solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE, ISO 27001). Ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and deliver key security enhancements within a structured project environment.
