Senior SOC Engineer at Pearson's Security Operations Centre. Leading design, implementation, and optimization of security tooling and infrastructure to enhance detection capabilities.
About the role
- Microsoft Security Engineer focusing on technical execution in Microsoft's security ecosystem. Implementing cloud security and data governance solutions within Azure and related services.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and maintain core Microsoft security technologies, including Azure Networking Security components (Azure Firewall, NSGs, Azure WAF) and Entra ID services (Conditional Access, PIM, Entra Private Access).
- Execute the onboarding and fine-tuning of the Microsoft Defender suite (e.g., Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office 365) across customer environments.
- Implement and manage Microsoft Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM), including connector deployment, playbook automation, and custom rule creation.
- Implement and configure Microsoft Purview capabilities, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, Information Protection (sensitivity labels, encryption), and records management features.
- Configure eDiscovery, communication compliance, and audit log settings within Purview to meet regulatory and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Define and apply data classification schemes and retention policies across various data sources using Purview tools.
- Implement and manage Microsoft Intune policies for endpoint security, compliance, and device configuration.
- Configure advanced Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within Entra ID, focusing on least privilege principles and identity governance.
- Perform security hardening and ensure operational compliance through the implementation of Azure Policy, and resource locks.
- Produce clear, detailed, and up-to-date technical runbooks, configuration guides, and "as-built" documentation for all implemented security and compliance solutions.
Requirements
- Deep, hands-on experience with the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Azure security services (Azure Policy, Network Security, Key Vault) and E5 Security.
- Expert proficiency in configuring and managing Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including advanced features like Conditional Access Policies, PIM, MFA, and SSO integrations.
- Proven implementation experience with the Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Practical hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Purview, specifically configuring DLP policies, sensitivity labeling, and retention labels.
- Strong practical knowledge of managing security controls for Windows and mobile endpoints using Microsoft Intune.
- Excellent ability to follow detailed technical implementation plans and execute tasks efficiently.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical security and compliance issues.
- Meticulous attention to detail in technical configuration and "as-built" documentation.
- Current Microsoft certifications such as AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate), SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst), or SC-400 (Microsoft Information Protection Administrator).
- Practical experience applying security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST during implementation.
- Familiarity with automation and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep templates) to streamline deployments.
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