Security Engineer

• You’ll be joining a team that’s trusted by organisations to deliver at scale. As an eight‑time Microsoft Partner of the Year winner and one Microsoft’s most decorated UK partners
• As a Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our organisation, clients, and partners from cyber threats
• You will apply your experience in Security Engineering or as a Senior Security Analyst to design, implement, and optimise security measures that protect systems, networks, and data from unauthorised access, attacks, and breaches
• Working closely within the Security Operations team and directly with clients, you will ensure that security controls remain effective, aligned to best practice, and continuously improved
• This role is primarily remote but you may be asked to come into the Cardiff or London Office at your manager’s discretion, we would expect a successful candidate to always attend when required
• We anticipate this to be a couple times a month
• In this role, you will deliver hands-on expertise across the Microsoft Security Stack, particularly Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel
• You will build, maintain, and enhance detection capabilities by deploying KQL analytical rules, developing Content Hub solutions, and tuning threat policies to ensure strong protection and high-quality signal
• Your responsibilities will include managing phishing simulation campaigns, leading vulnerability scans, and producing accurate, well-structured reports with clear, actionable recommendations
• You will regularly engage with clients, presenting findings and guiding them through remediation activities alongside a Cyber Security Project Manager
• You will also provide Incident Response support by handling escalations from the triage team, performing advanced investigations, and contributing to playbook automation using Azure Logic Apps to streamline processes and improve response consistency
• Your Incident Response involvement is only from an Escalation Standpoint and you are not expected to regularly be involved in Analyst related activities
• Additionally, you will audit and uplift client environments across the Microsoft 365 Security Suite, focusing on areas such as Secure Score improvements, Device Tagging, Defender policy management, Exchange configuration hardening, and other lifecycle-related security tasks
• Where applicable, you may also leverage scripting or automation skills (e.g. , Python, Bicep, ARM, JSON, YAML) and contribute to Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or codeless playbooks to further enhance operational efficiencies

Benefits

• Flexible Working: Want to work from home? No problem. We’re happy for you to work from anywhere providing it suits your role – we’ll even cover any extra costs
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Make the most of welcoming a new child into your family. We also offer offer enhanced leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Private health insurance: We provide private health insurance, free eye tests, and discounts on glasses
• Life assurance: We provide comprehensive life assurance, so you and your family can have peace of mind
• Critical illness: If you’re diagnosed with a critical illness, you’ll benefit from financial support to help you and your family
• Training: We’re committed to helping you ‘Become greater’. You’ll get time off and funding for training, study, and exams
• Birthday day off: On top of your annual holiday allowance, you’ll get an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Wellness partner: Your wellness matters. We provide support through our wellness partner

• Experience with vulnerability testing and risk analysis
• Strong client‑facing skills, including the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations. You will regularly prepare well‑structured reports, present security insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and provide guidance that helps clients strengthen their security posture
• Extensive experience in Security Engineering or Senior Security Analysis
• A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related field or equivalent and demonstrable experience
• Experience using common vulnerability scanning tools and interpreting their results
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and industry standards
• Strong proven knowledge of KQL & Advanced Hunting
• SME in Microsoft Defender XDR
• Proficiency in certain languages, standards and assemblies/tools such as Python, Bicep, ARM, JSON, YAML
• Professional certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, SC-200, CISSP, CEH, CYSA+
• Familiarity with Jinja2, Codeless Playbooks, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps
• GitHub Portfolio of solutions you’ve built