Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Sentinel, Defender, MCM)

About the role

A professional services organisation is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join its growing cybersecurity practice. You will protect enterprise clients' infrastructure by deploying, managing and optimising Microsoft security solutions across on-premises, IaaS/SaaS and hybrid environments. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing setting and has deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft's security ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) to safeguard client infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
• Implement and enforce security policies, standards and procedures aligned with industry regulations and best practices.
• Configure and manage Microsoft security and infrastructure technologies across on-premises, IaaS/SaaS and hybrid deployments.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure secure system configurations and the secure rollout of new devices and applications.
• Monitor the threat landscape, stay current on emerging vulnerabilities and security trends, and recommend improvements.
• Support incident response with technical guidance during security incidents and investigations.
• Document security configurations, processes and procedures to keep clear, auditable records.

Required profile

• At least 4-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Experience managing and implementing Microsoft enterprise management platforms and tools such as Sentinel and Defender.
• Familiarity with NIST and CIS frameworks applied to endpoint security.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability, strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) for on-premises, IaaS or hybrid environments.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and their security features.
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting.

What we offer

• A senior role within a professional services team working with diverse enterprise clients.
• Exposure to a wide range of Microsoft security technologies and hybrid cloud environments.
• A collaborative, technically driven team culture.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity.