M365 Security Specialist

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body in the UK seeks a Microsoft 365 Security Specialist to enhance their security and compliance capabilities. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert, safeguarding sensitive information, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on the organization's security posture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (up to 60% remote)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory Pension of at least 8%

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience delivering solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Experience safeguarding Critical Information Assets and supporting compliance with standards.
• Knowledge of Microsoft E5 license components and information management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Acting as subject matter expert for Microsoft Office 365 Security.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver compliance solutions.
• Monitoring alerts and ensuring security of corporate records.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Information Security

Compliance

Data Loss Prevention

Threat Protection

Information Protection

Azure

Power BI

PowerShell

Education

ISO27001

NIST

GDPR

Job description

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Division – Cyber and Information Resilience

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £80,600 and London £57,700 to £88,600 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About The FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The Cyber and Information Resilience division was established in response to the growing threat of cyber security risks and the FCA's increasing reliance on data to effectively regulate the financial sector and ensure markets function well. This team integrates the key disciplines of cyber and information security, information management, and data privacy, providing a cohesive approach to safeguarding information and supporting regulatory objectives.

The team is primarily focused on the following key objectives:

1. Assuring services to ensure our systems, infrastructure, suppliers, and business processes are compliant with our policies and the FCA’s risk appetite
2. Validating that operational decisions are made in accordance with our security policies and standards, and do not increase the FCA’s overall risk exposure
3. Analyzing compliance with the fundamental processes and plans required to manage risk and safeguard our most important assets
4. Determining that appropriate governance measures and controls are in place to ensure identified cyber risks and vulnerabilities are properly prioritized

The role of Microsoft 365 Security Specialist has been newly created as a result of the Document Management Transformation (DMT) project which is implementing SharePoint as a repository for FCA’s corporate records. The focus will be to provide experience and guidance to build and enhance the capability of Microsoft Security and Compliance Centre.

What will you be doing?

• Acting as the subject matter expert for the security of the Microsoft Office 365 Security and Compliance Centre, and building core functionality within the platform
• Providing a general understanding of the core and enhanced capabilities available through various components of Microsoft E5 licenses, including Data Loss Prevention, Threat Protection, Information Protection, and Advanced Compliance
• Ensuring the security of potentially sensitive archived records by enabling appropriate access only to authorized individuals, in line with FCA policies and procedures
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand their compliance needs—such as monitoring, alerting, and reporting—and delivering optimal solutions
• Assisting in monitoring alerts and reports across FCA areas, ensuring timely resolution to secure corporate records

What will you get from the role?

• Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding our corporate records and ensuring top-level security
• Expand your expertise in Microsoft Office 365 Security and Compliance Centre, PowerBI, and Azure, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the FCA, including senior leaders, making a meaningful impact

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; disabled people or those with long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria will progress to the next recruitment stage. (Learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here).

Minimum

• Experience delivering solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Microsoft Purview for information security and compliance
• Experience safeguarding Critical Information Assets, developing ISO27001 aligned risk management frameworks, reducing security incidents, and supporting compliance with standards like NIST
• Experience using Microsoft Azure

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Security and Compliance core functionalities to deliver solutions and ensure compliance
• Knowledge of tools such as Power BI and PowerShell scripts for monitoring, alerting, and reporting within Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of Microsoft E5 license components: Data Loss Prevention, Threat Protection, Information Protection, and Advanced Compliance
• Understanding of information management/security concepts and standards like NIST CSF, ISO15489, GDPR, ISO27001
• Experience implementing policy modules for automation aligned with industry standards

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, fostering a culture that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences enable better decision-making, innovation, and regulation. We offer employee resource groups to promote work/life balance and support diversity.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

Benefits Of Working At The FCA

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjust based on grade)
• Hybrid working (up to 60% remote)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
• Life assurance
• Income protection

We offer flexible benefits schemes and support flexible working arrangements.

Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA.

Application Support

We are committed to accessible recruitment. If you require adjustments, contact your recruiter for assistance.

Useful Information and Timeline

This role is graded as Senior Associate – Regulatory. Security Clearance (SC) is required, and the successful candidate must obtain SC vetting.

• Advert Closing Date: 25th May
• CV Review: 19th & 27th May
• First Interviews: 23rd May & 2nd June
• Competency Interviews: 29th-30th May & 6th-9th June

Contact your recruiter for details about the process. Please inform them if unavailable during these dates.

Questions?

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Applications via our online portal only; email submissions are not accepted.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, Management

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