Azure Security Engineer: Hands-On Defender & Compliance

LGBT Great; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused organization based in the UK is seeking an Azure Security Engineer for a 3-month initial contract to strengthen its security posture. The role involves hands-on vulnerability remediation, particularly with Microsoft Defender technologies. Key responsibilities include monitoring vulnerabilities, collaborating with engineering teams, and implementing compliance measures. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure-related experience and relevant certifications, offerings include a hybrid work environment and significant ownership in enhancing cyber security measures.

Benefits

Ownership in improving cyber posture

Hands-on security engineering

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Defender for Cloud and Endpoint.
• Working knowledge of Purview and DLP.
• Demonstrable history of closing vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities from Defender for Cloud.
• Implement and manage Purview for data protection.
• Conduct hands-on remediation and configuration hardening.
• Tune Sentinel analytics for incident management.

Skills

Defender for Cloud

Defender for Endpoint

Vulnerability Remediation

PowerShell

Purview

Education

AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate

SC-100 commitment

Job description

A technology-focused organization based in the UK is seeking an Azure Security Engineer for a 3-month initial contract to strengthen its security posture. The role involves hands-on vulnerability remediation, particularly with Microsoft Defender technologies. Key responsibilities include monitoring vulnerabilities, collaborating with engineering teams, and implementing compliance measures. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure-related experience and relevant certifications, offerings include a hybrid work environment and significant ownership in enhancing cyber security measures.