Security Engineer - Microsoft Defender & Sentinel

Salary: £56,000 - 96,000 per year

Requirements:

• Some commercial or practical experience in cyber security, IT, infrastructure, networking or a related technical field.
• An interest in Microsoft security technologies and cloud security.
• Exposure to KQL, SIEM or scripting would be beneficial, but isnt essential.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop technically.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confident communication skills and strong written English.
• A relevant Microsoft certification such as SC-200, AZ-500, AZ-104 or AZ-305 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and support Microsoft security technologies, particularly Defender and Sentinel.
• Help assess and improve customer security configurations and environments.
• Use KQL, scripting and automation to improve security operations.
• Support SIEM, detection and incident response activities.
• Investigate technical issues and analyse security data and logs.
• Work with customers and internal teams to deliver security projects.
• Produce clear technical documentation and customer reports.
• Keep up with emerging security technologies and contribute ideas for improvement.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support
• Security

More:

We are a Microsoft-focused cyber security engineering team working with enterprise customers to implement, maintain and improve their security environments. This is a fully remote role for UK applicants only, offering a salary of £40,000–£60,000, hands-on exposure to enterprise cyber security environments, training and support from experienced security professionals, Microsoft-focused technical development, and clear opportunities to progress as your skills grow.

last updated 38 week of 2026