IAM Security Engineer
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Security Engineer
Codec Ireland
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Belfast • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AzureVault
About the role
- Deploy, configure, and maintain core Microsoft security technologies, including Azure Networking Security components and Entra ID services.
- Execute the onboarding and fine-tuning of the Microsoft Defender suite across customer environments.
- Implement and manage Microsoft Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM).
- Implement and configure Microsoft Purview capabilities, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and records management features.
- 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.
- 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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Hard skills
Microsoft Azure security servicesEntra IDMicrosoft Defender SuiteMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft PurviewData Loss Prevention (DLP)Microsoft IntuneIdentity and Access Management (IAM)PowerShellAzure CLI
Soft skills
troubleshootinganalytical skillsattention to detailexecution of technical plansdocumentation skills
Certifications
AZ-500SC-200SC-400