
Senior Security Engineer, Microsoft
Bridewell
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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About the role
- Engage with clients in various critical infrastructure sectors to enhance their Microsoft security posture, handling projects from short-term implementations to long-term transformations.
- Work with technologies like Microsoft Sentinel, the Defender suite, and Purview, while collaborating with client IT teams to ensure effective adoption.
- Provide expertise in design workshops, conduct proof-of-concepts, and align solutions with industry best practices.
- Leverage your systems administration background to address underlying infrastructure issues that affect security tool performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
- Four years or more of hands-on experience implementing Microsoft security technologies (Sentinel, Defender suite)
- Proven experience in Windows systems administration and Active Directory management
- Strong PowerShell scripting capabilities for automation and security tasks
- Deep understanding of Windows security, authentication protocols, and hardening techniques
- Experience with Azure AD/Entra ID security features including Conditional Access and PIM
- Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK)
- **Preferred Certifications (not all required): **
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
- Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Microsoft 365 Security Administration (MS-500)
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Benefits
- 10 Days Holiday
- Flexible Working
- Performance Incentive Bonus
- Healthcare Scheme with additional family add ons available (at cost to the employee for family members)
- Retirement Plan – 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution
- Employee Shareholder Scheme
- Dedicated Training Budget
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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft SentinelDefender suitePowerShell scriptingWindows systems administrationActive Directory managementAzure ADConditional AccessPrivileged Identity Management (PIM)Windows securitysecurity frameworks
Certifications
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Microsoft 365 Security Administration (MS-500)Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)