Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer

Cadent Gas Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas utility company is seeking a Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer to enhance its security frameworks. Key responsibilities include optimizing Microsoft platforms and collaborating with security teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of cyber security experience, expertise in Microsoft technologies, and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic role within a critical national infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in cyber security or related fields.
• Experience operating in SOC or cyber security operations environments.
• Familiarity with OT, SCADA, and ICs environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize Microsoft security platforms across the enterprise.
• Enhance visibility and response across IT and OT domains.
• Collaborate with SOC, CIRT, and vulnerability teams.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Knowledge of SIEM

Education

Degree in Cyber

Relevant certifications

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Azure

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd

Engineer resilience. Detect threats. Secure the future.

As our Microsoft Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll be a key member of Cadent’s cyber security engineering team, focused on designing, implementing, and integrating security solutions across both IT and OT environments. You’ll lead on Microsoft technologies such as Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Entra ID, while also contributing to broader threat detection and response capabilities.

This is a hands‑on role that blends strategic thinking with technical delivery, offering exposure to critical national infrastructure and the opportunity to shape how Cadent defends against evolving cyber threats.

Why you will love this role:

• Technical Leadership – Own and optimise Microsoft security platforms across the enterprise.
• Operational Impact – Enhance visibility and response across IT and OT domains.
• Collaborative Culture – Work closely with SOC, CIRT, and vulnerability teams to deliver secure outcomes.
• Continuous Innovation – Engineer solutions that align with regulatory frameworks and best practice.
• Professional Growth – Develop your skills in a fast‑paced, high‑responsibility environment.

What you will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in cyber security or related fields.
• Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Azure, and Entra ID.
• Experience operating in SOC or cyber security operations environments.
• Familiarity with OT, SCADA, and ICs environments (desirable).
• Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, log management, and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python) and event log formats (e.g. JSON).
• Knowledge of threat modelling, attack vectors, and compensating controls.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. SC-100, SC-200, CEH, CompTIA Sec+, Network+) and a degree in Cyber.