IT Security Engineer

Role Overview

• Senior security specialist supporting our client's enterprise IT and security operations
• Focus on Microsoft-based security platforms and modern cyber-security practices
• Combination of hands-on operational security, incident response, and advisory responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Daily administration and optimization of Microsoft Security components

• Defender for Endpoint

• Defender for Cloud

• Defender for Identity

• Perform and validate security checklists and baseline controls

• Monitor, analyze, and follow up on security events, alerts, and vulnerabilities
• Propose and drive concrete security improvement actions
• Coordinate and track security-related tasks and remediation tickets across teams

• Contribute to identity and access management initiatives

• Conditional Access

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

• Ensure operational configurations and changes align with security policies and guidelines

• Track and assess new developments within the Microsoft ecosystem from a security perspective
• Actively perform and support incident response and threat hunting activities
• Act as a security advisor and evangelist for security policies across the organization

Security Governance & Operational Follow-up

• Ensure security controls are implemented, maintained, and properly documented

• Monitor and report on:

• Device compliance

• Microsoft Secure Score
• Asset inventory
• Lifecycle management of operating systems and applications
• Security policy documentation

• Security processes and procedures

• Identify, manage, and coordinate security incidents according to defined processes

Profile & Expertise

• Proven background in ICT and cybersecurity, with strong Microsoft focus
• Broad experience as a System Engineer to accurately assess incidents and risks
• Strong understanding of security methodologies, best practices, and industry standards

• Experience with security frameworks and standards:

• NIST

• CIS
• ISO 27001

• Cyberfundamentals

• Familiarity with NIS2 is a strong plus

Certifications (or Equivalent Experience)

• Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
• Azure Security Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Other relevant cybersecurity certifications

Technology Stack

• Active Directory / ADFS
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Microsoft Defender Suite
• Azure
• VMware
• Fortinet
• Cisco switching