Senior Security Engineer

Pioneering People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Security Engineer passionate about proactive threat detection to join their growing Managed Security Services team. You will lead cyber incident management, integrate intelligence into security platforms, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have over three years of experience with Microsoft Defender and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, a bonus linked to accreditations, and a friendly working culture.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Flexible holiday buying/selling

Private health care

Dedicated technical training budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the field, ideally within a Managed Service Provider.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender suite and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Knowledge of KQL, Logic Apps, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leading as an escalation point for incidents and alerts.
• Integrating threat intelligence into Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
• Developing, tuning, and managing detection rules.

Skills

3+ years in cyber security

Deep experience with Microsoft Defender suite

Strong knowledge of KQL

Skills in endpoint and cloud security

Excellent communicator

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure

M365

Job description

Senior Security Engineer | Microsoft Solutions Partner | Edinburgh | Highly Competitive Pay, Performance Bonus + Exceptional Benefits

Strengthen Defences. Hunt Threats. Shape the Future of Cybersecurity.

Are you ready to take your cyber security expertise to the next level? Join Quorum, a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner and Tier 1 CSP based in Scotland. We’re not your average IT consultancy—we’re employee‑owned, award‑winning, and proud holders of 5 out of 6 Microsoft Designations and 3 Specialisations in Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, and Microsoft Teams Calling.

Now, we’re growing our Managed Security Services team and looking for a Senior Security Engineer with a passion for proactive threat detection, automation, and innovation.

Why Join Quorum?

• Highly competitive salary + Bonus scheme linked to Microsoft accreditations
• Flexible holiday buying/selling
• Home broadband paid
• Private health care & contributory pension
• Dedicated technical training budget and development pathways
• Award‑winning family‑friendly and flexible working culture
• A genuinely friendly, collaborative team environment with low turnover

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be a key player in our mission to protect, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Leading as an escalation point for cyber incidents and alerts
• Integrating threat intelligence into Microsoft Defender and Sentinel
• Developing, tuning, and managing detection rules and response policies
• Performing threat hunting across client environments
• Maintaining and optimising our security tech stack (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Azure, M365)
• Onboarding clients to security platforms and managing secure configurations
• Supporting internal and client teams with technical reporting and analysis
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years in cyber security, ideally within a Managed Service Provider
• Deep experience with Microsoft Defender suite (MDE, MDO, MDCA, MDI) and Microsoft Sentinel
• Strong knowledge of KQL, Logic Apps, and automation/orchestration tools
• Skilled in endpoint, identity, and cloud security
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 and Azure security best practices
• Excellent communicator—comfortable explaining complex security risks to both tech teams and business leaders
• Passion for learning, team mentorship, and staying ahead of cyber threats

Bonus points if you hold certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or Network+

What’s Next?

If you’re an experienced security engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, supportive environment—and you’re ready to help shape the future of cyber defence for a diverse client base—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and make your next career move your best yet.