Skills

Incident Response Endpoint Security Microsoft 365 Monitoring Architecture Security Architecture Azure Recruitment Analytics

Job Specifications

Cyber Security Engineer III – £100k + Bonus scheme

I’m recruiting for a Cyber Security Engineer III to join a global cyber security team. This is a hands-on role focused on Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR, responsible for improving detection capability, automating security operations, and strengthening the organisation’s security posture across enterprise cloud and hybrid environments.

Operating at Assistant Manager level, you’ll support junior analysts while remaining technically focused. The role combines SIEM engineering, detection development, automation, and incident response optimisation within a modern Microsoft security ecosystem.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM engineering, analytics rules, workbooks, connectors)
Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365)
Detection engineering using KQL
Threat detection aligned with MITRE ATT&CK framework
SIEM automation using Azure Logic Apps / Sentinel playbooks
Incident response and SOC operations experience
Microsoft 365 / Azure security controls (Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA)
Security monitoring, alert tuning, and false positive reduction
Strong documentation skills (runbooks, detection logic, SOC processes)
Comfortable supporting and mentoring junior analysts

Desirable:

Microsoft Purview / DLP
Intune and endpoint security management
NCSC guidance, Zero Trust security architecture
Cyber Essentials Plus or similar compliance frameworks
Threat hunting within Sentinel / Defender
Experience integrating third-party security tools into Sentinel
Relevant certifications (SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, GIAC or similar)

Salary:

£100k + bonus scheme

Location:

4x a week in the office in London

How to Apply

Please reply asap along with your CV to be considered for this position. You can also reach out to me on harry.b@pearsoncarter.com or 0191 406 6111.

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About the Company

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