M365 Security Design Engineer

Matchtech; England; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the defence and security sector is seeking a knowledgeable M365 Security Design Engineer. This remote contract position requires expertise in designing security controls for Microsoft 365 environments. The ideal candidate will have robust experience with Microsoft security technologies and will collaborate closely with security operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and securing M365 environments in enterprise settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies, including the Defender suite.
• Strong understanding of identity, access management, and conditional access controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across E5 Microsoft 365 services.
• Develop and maintain security configurations and baselines in line with industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and security impact analysis for M365 deployments.

Skills

M365

Security Design

MS Sentinel

Identity Access Management

PowerShell

Education

Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-100, SC-300, MS-500, AZ-500)

Job description

Our client, a leading provider in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a knowledgeable and proactive M365 Security Design Engineer to join their team.

Key skills required for this role

M365, Security Design, MS Sentinel

Important

M365 Security Design Engineer

Location: Remote with adhoc site visits to UK sites

Duration: 6 month contract

Role details:
Our client, a leading provider in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a knowledgeable and proactive M365 Security Design Engineer to join their team. This is a remote contract position with occasional site visits across the UK, lasting for a duration of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security controls across E5 Microsoft 365 services such as Endpoints, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Support Windows 11 and Exchange Online projects throughout their design and deployment stages.
• Develop and maintain security configurations and baselines in line with industry standards such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Cloud, Endpoint, Servers, and Microsoft Purview security features.
• Integrate with MS Sentinel and work with existing SOC teams to adopt Sentinel technology capabilities.
• Implement Microsoft Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Provide security input and guidance on identity and access management, conditional access policies, and zero trust architecture.
• Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and security impact analysis for M365 deployments and integrations.
• Collaborate with security operations and compliance teams to monitor, investigate, and remediate threats and incidents.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and deliver training or knowledge transfer sessions to operational teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in designing and securing M365 environments in enterprise settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies, including the Defender suite, Purview, and Entra ID.
• Strong understanding of identity, access management, and conditional access controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
• Proficient with Microsoft security and compliance portals, PowerShell scripting, and automation tools.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., SC-100, SC-300, MS-500, AZ-500) are highly desirable.

If you have the necessary skills and are looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team as an M365 Security Design Engineer.

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