Senior Microsoft Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior SOC Engineer to enhance its Cyber Security team. This role involves threat detection, incident response, and improving security operations using Microsoft Security technologies. Candidates should possess strong expertise in security practices and related certifications, and demonstrate excellent collaboration skills.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Security technologies.
• Experience with incident response and security operations.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance & Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security monitoring process and threat detection.
• Lead investigations into security incidents.
• Design and implement access management solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Security technologies

Incident response

Threat hunting

Threat detection

Security operations

Communication skills

Education

SC-200 or equivalent Microsoft Security certification

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Azure

Intune

Tenable Nessus

KQL

Job description

Job Description

️ Microsoft Security Engineer – Empower Cyber Resilience at Scale

Hybrid | Buckinghamshire | Full-Time

Salary: £55-£65k + benefits

A mission-driven organisation is looking for a Senior SOC Engineer to join its growing Cyber Security function. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Microsoft Security expert who’s ready to lead from the front - developing strategic defences while staying hands-on in the fight against evolving threats.

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Senior SOC Engineer will play a critical role in threat detection, incident response, and driving the implementation of best-in-class security operations across the business.

Microsoft Security Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end security monitoring process, including log management, threat detection, and response using tools like Microsoft Sentinel.
• Drive vulnerability management efforts and support remediation in collaboration with IT teams.
• Lead investigations into security incidents, coordinating with internal teams and external partners as needed.
• Maintain and continuously improve security controls across Microsoft Defender, Azure, Intune, and Purview.
• Design and implement and access management solutions with a security-first mindset.
• Support compliance initiatives across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and DPA.
• Align system configurations (Windows, Linux, network) with CIS benchmarks and ISO 27001 controls.
• Act as the Microsoft Security SME - delivering ongoing improvement across the organisation’s security architecture.
• Encourage a “secure by design” culture across engineering and IT teams.

Microsoft Security Engineer Your Skills & Experience:

Must Have:

• SC-200 or equivalent Microsoft Security certification.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Security technologies: Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Azure, Intune.
• Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and security operations processes.
• Familiarity with Tenable Nessus and KQL for query building.
• Strong foundation in operating systems (Windows Server/Desktop) and networking.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance & Vetting

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to Linux and Cisco ISE or other NAC technologies.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and pen testing approaches.
• Experience in environments that include broadcast or media technologies.

What You Bring:

• A collaborative approach and the ability to work cross-functionally with IT and engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills- able to translate complex threats for technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive mindset and confidence to lead investigations and decisions without always deferring to others.
• The ability to influence and inspire a strong security culture at all levels of the organisation.

Ready to step into a key cyber role where your expertise will shape the security of a growing tech ecosystem?

Apply today or connect to learn more.

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