Microsoft 365 Security Engineer

Microsoft 365 Security Engineer

Our client, a well-established international hospitality brand with a strong family culture, is looking for a Microsoft 365 & Security Infrastructure Administrator who loves building things properly. This role sits at the heart of the organisation's cyber security strategy. You'll take a clear security vision and engineer it into a scalable, automated Microsoft cloud platform that's secure by design.

Scalable infrastructure: ad-hoc management replaced by a fully automated, policy-driven environment. Proactive security: security gaps remediated before they're exploited, with a focus on long-term stability. Metrics-driven operations: a regular cadence of high-signal reporting on platform health and risk reduction. Zero-touch operations: secure, automated provisioning that minimises manual intervention.

Key responsibilities

Identity, access & segregation (Entra ID): optimise directory structure using Administrative Units and enforce strict segregation of duties. Endpoint security & device management (Intune): configure MDM/MAM and automated deployment across all device types. Platform hardening & security baselines: implement secure-by-design baselines across the Microsoft 365 stack, including Copilot. Azure tenant & cloud governance: enforce data residency and Zero Trust principles, using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). SharePoint & collaboration governance: deliver site lifecycle management and external sharing controls. Compliance, audit & documentation: maintain technical standards and code-based evidence for audit readiness.

About you

Proactive solution-finder: you put long-term system integrity ahead of short-term fixes. Data-driven and analytical: you define success through measurable KPIs and clear executive reporting. Modern cloud mentality: you stay current with Microsoft's evolving cloud and AI landscape. Hands-on Microsoft 365 security experience: strong working knowledge of Entra ID, Intune, Azure and SharePoint governance. Automation mindset: experience with Infrastructure as Code (ideally Terraform) and policy-driven management at scale. This is a permanent role, with two days a week in the office. Salary on offer is £55,000 - £65,000.

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