Microsoft Security SME

PwC UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexibility in work schedule

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Microsoft Security SME to amplify its Cyber Security Architecture team. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing security solutions using Microsoft’s E5 security suite, focusing particularly on Microsoft Purview. Candidates should have proven experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions and strong communication skills for articulating complex ideas. This position offers flexible working arrangements, private medical cover, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Microsoft Purview for data protection and compliance.
• Experience designing enterprise security architectures across platforms.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Microsoft E5 security and compliance.
• Act as a trusted security architect across diverse technologies.
• Guide security engineers in secure design principles.

Skills

Deep expertise in Microsoft E5 security suite

Strong architectural mindset

Demonstrable experience delivering enterprise-scale security solutions

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of Zero Trust principles

Experience in AWS or GCP ecosystems

Job description

Microsoft Security SME – PwC UK

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About the Role

We are seeking talented Security Engineers / Architects to join our Cyber Security Architecture team within PwC’s UK Security practice. You will play a pivotal role weighing in on secure digital environments for our clients with a primary focus on Microsoft’s E5 security suite, especially Microsoft Purview. Your remit extends across a range of enterprise technologies, leading design and implementation of secure solutions in multi-year transformation programmes and ensuring resilience and compliance across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.

You Will Have

• Deep expertise in Microsoft’s E5 security suite, with a focus on Purview (Information Protection, Data Governance, and Compliance).
• A strong architectural mindset, translating security principles into scalable design patterns.
• Demonstrable experience delivering enterprise‑scale security solutions in complex client environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and how Microsoft controls integrate with broader platforms and services.
• Excellent communication skills, articulating technical designs to senior executives and delivery teams.
• A forward‑thinking, curious mindset and ability to advise beyond Microsoft when client needs demand.

Experience in AWS, GCP, or other enterprise security ecosystems will be considered highly beneficial.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Leading design and implementation of Microsoft E5 security and compliance capabilities, especially in Microsoft Purview, Defender, Entra ID, and Sentinel.
• Acting as a trusted security architect, developing reference architectures and target operating models across Microsoft and non‑Microsoft technologies.
• Integrating Microsoft‑native controls within enterprise and multi‑cloud architectures.
• Providing architectural oversight across projects, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust and regulatory frameworks.
• Guiding and mentoring security engineers in secure‑by‑design principles and automation through DevSecOps practices.
• Advising clients on data protection, governance, and insider risk strategies using Microsoft Purview.
• Building artefacts, documentation, and automation (scripts, templates, IaC) enabling sustainable security operations.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams across PwC to deliver integrated security solutions that span application, infrastructure, and identity domains.

The Role Is For You If

• Microsoft Security & Compliance (E5 Suite) expertise.
• Microsoft Purview: Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, and Compliance Portal configuration.
• Microsoft Defender Suite: Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud, and Cloud Apps.
• Microsoft Sentinel: Design and onboarding connectors.
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM, Access Reviews.
• Defender for Cloud & Azure Security: Key Vault, DDoS Protection, Security Posture Management.
• Proven experience designing enterprise security architectures across Microsoft and non‑Microsoft platforms.
• Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) frameworks.
• Experience designing or reviewing security solutions for SaaS ecosystems such as Salesforce.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.