Security Engineer

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Security Engineer</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cardiff/Hybrid</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Up to £45,000</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CPS Group are working with a leading Microsoft-focused security partner who are looking to add a Security Engineer to their growing Cyber Security Delivery Team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in cyber security, SOC, IT support or technical delivery who enjoys working with clients and wants to build their expertise across the Microsoft security stack.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Security Engineer, you'll act as a technical point of contact for clients, helping them get the most from their Microsoft security solutions. You'll work closely with the wider Delivery and Engineering teams, providing practical advice, investigating issues and making security improvements across client environments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll work with technologies including Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra, Defender for Cloud Apps, Exchange Online and Microsoft Sentinel.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What you'll be doing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted technical point of contact</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting client calls and explaining technical issues and recommendations clearly</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assessing incoming technical requests to ensure they are appropriate, in scope and aligned with best practice</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Configuring and tuning Microsoft security controls, including Defender policies, Entra settings and Exchange Online security</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building and maintaining detection capabilities using KQL, Advanced Hunting and Microsoft Sentinel</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing phishing simulation campaigns and supporting vulnerability scanning</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reviewing client environments and identifying opportunities to improve their Microsoft 365 security posture</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supporting incident response activities and security investigations</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Producing clear technical reports, recommendations and documentation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working with senior engineers to triage and escalate more complex technical issues</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Where applicable, using scripting and automation such as Python, Bicep, ARM, JSON or YAML to improve processes and efficiency</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we're looking for</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in cyber security, strong communication skills and the technical ability to work confidently with clients.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll ideally have:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience in a security or technical environment, such as SOC, Security Engineering, IT Support or Technical Delivery</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, particularly Defender XDR, Entra, Defender for Cloud Apps and Exchange Online</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong knowledge of KQL and Advanced Hunting</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including analytics rules and Content Hub solutions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good understanding of security protocols, standards and best practices</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of vulnerability management and risk analysis</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong technical judgement and the ability to recognise when an issue needs to be escalated</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong written skills and experience producing technical documentation or reports</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A proactive and curious approach, with a genuine desire to continue developing your technical skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related subject would be beneficial, although equivalent professional experience will also be considered.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">It would be great if you also have experience with:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Python, Bicep, ARM, JSON or YAML</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions or codeless playbooks</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Jinja2</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-300, SC-401, MS-102 or AZ-500</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group</p>

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