Microsoft Security Platform Security Engineer

Bupa UK; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Life insurance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Other benefits

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Microsoft Security Platform Security Engineer to design, implement and run Microsoft security technologies across our digital estate. You will protect systems and data supporting millions of customers, working within a dedicated security team in a hybrid setup in Salford or nearby locations.

You'll lead Sentinel configurations, develop detections with KQL, automate responses with Logic Apps, and help drive compliance and data protection across Microsoft 365 and other platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Purview.
• Experience implementing or managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection and security monitoring solutions.
• Proficiency in KQL and security analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration and continuous improvement of Microsoft Sentinel as our central security monitoring and response platform.
• Develop and maintain detection rules, dashboards, workbooks and threat-hunting queries using KQL.
• Create and enhance automated response playbooks using Azure Logic Apps.
• Integrate and optimise Microsoft Defender alerts and security controls.
• Design and implement data classification, sensitivity labelling and Information Rights Management controls.
• Develop and improve Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 and other platforms.
• Support compliance requirements, including data protection and information governance standards.
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Cloud.
• Configure and manage Defender for Cloud Apps to strengthen visibility and control of cloud services.
• Drive automation, continuous improvement and best practice across security monitoring and response activities.

Skills

KQL

Security analytics

Threat detection

Incident response

Cloud security

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Purview

Azure Logic Apps

Job description

Job Description

Microsoft Security Platform Security Engineer

Salary: From £54,800

Location status: Hybrid working

Location: Salford, Staines or Angel Court

Role Type: Permanent

Shift pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

We make health happen

At Bupa, we're helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Technology plays a vital role in how we deliver care, protect sensitive information and create better experiences for our customers.

As a Microsoft Security Platform Security Engineer, you'll help protect the systems and data that support millions of customers. Working within our security team, you'll play a key role in designing, improving and managing Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Purview.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that strengthen our cyber security capabilities, improve data protection and support regulatory compliance across a leading healthcare organisation. You'll work with modern Microsoft security tools, drive automation and help shape the future of security operations at Bupa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration and continuous improvement of Microsoft Sentinel as our central security monitoring and response platform
• Develop and maintain detection rules, dashboards, workbooks and threat-hunting queries using KQL
• Create and enhance automated response playbooks using Azure Logic Apps
• Integrate and optimise Microsoft Defender alerts and security controls
• Design and implement data classification, sensitivity labelling and Information Rights Management controls
• Develop and improve Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 and other platforms
• Support compliance requirements, including data protection and information governance standards
• Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Cloud
• Configure and manage Defender for Cloud Apps to strengthen visibility and control of cloud services
• Drive automation, continuous improvement and best practice across security monitoring and response activities

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Purview
• Experience implementing or managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection and security monitoring solutions
• Proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) and security analytics
• Experience with Azure Logic Apps, automation and Microsoft cloud security technologies
• Good understanding of cloud security, threat detection, incident response and cyber security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Ability to work with technical and business stakeholders to improve security outcomes and data governance
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Have

• Microsoft certifications such as SC-900, SC-300, SC-400 or AZ-500
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CSX-P or GIAC
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST and CIS benchmarks
• Understanding of UK and EU data protection regulations, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts

At Bupa we adhere to a structured framework when awarding any changes to salary. We believe this creates a fair and consistent approach for all colleagues looking to grow or change role.

Before you apply for a vacancy, please ensure your job history on your workday profile is up to date with all your career history and achievements. This will mean the Recruitment team have all the relevant information they need to review your application.

Please be aware that if you're successful in securing this role there may be changes to your notice period and other terms and conditions, your recruiter will be able to advise what this means for you during your application.

Why Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

IT

Locations

Bupa Place, Staines - Willow House