Security Engineer – Endpoint & Data Protection

NTT America, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Security Engineer with strong endpoint protection and data governance experience. The role involves implementing Purview, configuring DLP and sensitivity labels, and enhancing data security postures across hybrid London or Birmingham environments.

You will work with Defender for Endpoint, perform threat hunting, and liaise with external services for proactive defense, while ensuring CIS benchmarks compliance and vulnerability management.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience managing Microsoft Security products.
• Microsoft Certified with SC-100, SC-200, SC-400.
• Design, implement, and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and sensitivity labels.
• Develop and implement data governance policies using Purview.
• Configure and monitor policies to detect, investigate, and act on malicious or unintentional activities.
• Experience with Defender for Endpoint security and threat hunting.
• Familiarity with KQL for advanced threat investigations.
• Experience in managing and monitoring Zscaler and Proofpoint.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Qualys.
• Understanding of CIS Benchmarks and security hardening.
• Understanding of web protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS).
• Extensive, multi-year project experience in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and configuring Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.
• Designing and deploying Information Protection policies (AIP/MIP), including sensitivity labels, DLP and Insider Risk Management Policy configurations.
• Advising on strategies to prevent unauthorized data sharing and mitigate data leakage risks.
• Leveraging Microsoft Defender for endpoint monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Performing advanced threat investigations using KQL queries and Defender portals.
• Acting as a liaison for external services such as Microsoft Defender Experts for proactive threat hunting.
• Supporting vulnerability management initiatives using tools like Qualys, prioritizing remediation efforts, and aligning with CIS Benchmarks.
• Providing operational support for Zscaler and Proofpoint to ensure secure web access and email security.
• Contributing to projects aimed at improving security maturity against frameworks such as NCSC CAF, focusing on information protection, endpoint monitoring, and vulnerability management.

Skills

KQL

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Purview

DLP & Sensitivity labels

Threat Hunting

Zscaler

Proofpoint

Qualys

CIS Benchmarks

TCP/IP/HTTP/SSL/TLS

Education

Microsoft Certifications SC-100/SC-200/SC-400

Tools

Zscaler

Proofpoint

Qualys

Microsoft Purview

Job description

The team you'll be working with:

Security Engineer – Endpoint & Data Protection

Hybrid variable - London or Birmingham

We are currently recruiting for Security Engineer – Endpoint & Data Protection to join our growing client delivery business.

About Us

NTT DATA is one of the world's largest Global Security services providers with over 7500 Security SMEs and Integration partner to many of the worlds most recognised Security Technology providers. We strive to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. In a constantly changing world, we work together with our people, clients and communities to enable them to fulfil their potential to do great things. We believe that by bringing everyone together, we can solve problems using innovative technology that can create a world that is sustainable and secure.

This is a great opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in helping to shape our client's transformation journeys.

What you'll be doing:

• Implementing and configuring Microsoft Purview for data governance and compliance.
• Designing and deploying Information Protection policies (AIP/MIP), including sensitivity labels, DLP and Insider Risk Management Policy configurations.
• Advising on strategies to prevent unauthorized data sharing and mitigate data leakage risks.
• Leveraging Microsoft Defender for endpoint monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Performing advanced threat investigations using KQL queries and Defender portals.
• Acting as a liaison for external services such as Microsoft Defender Experts for proactive threat hunting.
• Supporting vulnerability management initiatives using tools like Qualys, prioritizing remediation efforts, and aligning with CIS Benchmarks.
• Providing operational support for Zscaler and Proofpoint to ensure secure web access and email security.
• Contributing to projects aimed at improving security maturity against frameworks such as NCSC CAF, focusing on information protection, endpoint monitoring, and vulnerability management.

What experience you'll bring:

It starts with amazing people, challenging projects and a work environment that supports the creation of tangible solutions that make an impact. You will need to have a security delivery background and evidence your experience in a number of the following fields of expertise:

• 2-3 Years experience managing Microsoft Security products.
• Microsoft Certified such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-400
• Design, implement, and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and sensitivity labels.
• Develop and implement data governance policies using Microsoft Purview.
• Configure and monitor policies to detect, investigate, and act on malicious or unintentional activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender for endpoint security and threat hunting.
• Familiarity with KQL for advanced threat investigations.
• Experience in managing and monitoring Zscaler and Proofpoint.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Qualys or similar.
• Understanding of CIS Benchmarks and security hardening practices. A good understanding of the protocols underpinning the web - TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL/TLS
• Extensive, multi-year project experience in complex environments.

Who we are:

At NTT DATA, you have endless opportunities to think big, act bold and take ownership. As a $30+ billion business and technology services, AI and digital infrastructure leader, we co-innovate solutions with clients and partners globally for business and societal impact. Serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100, with experts in over 70 countries, we encourage experimentation and recognize great work. Proudly a Global Top Employer, NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion annually in R&D. Make this the place where you grow.

what we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.