IT Security Consultant

Our client is looking to recruit an IT Security specialist to join their team ASAP. You will help strengthen and evolve our cybersecurity capabilities across a hybrid cloud environment and play a pivotal role in security operations, cloud and endpoint security, identity management, infrastructure protection and security strategy. Hybrid working 3 days in office Skills & experience • Proven experience in a senior security engineering role. • Strong expertise in Microsoft Defender, Azure Security, Microsoft 365 Security, Intune, Conditional Access, and Entra ID. • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and VPN technologies. • Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills. • Experience investigating security incidents and implementing technical remediation. • Solid understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, and security hardening principles. Any of the following would be a distinct advantage: • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Tenable, Qualys, or Defender TVM. • Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or SOC 2 frameworks. • Familiarity with Azure Automation, Logic Apps, PKI, and certificate management. Daily Responsibilities • Lead the investigation and remediation of complex security incidents. • Enhance detection, monitoring, and automation across Microsoft security platforms. • Manage and optimise Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust controls. • Strengthen security across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, SCCM, endpoints, and servers. • Drive vulnerability management, reporting, and remediation activities. • Support and improve Azure security controls, firewalls, VPNs, and network security. • Contribute to audits, compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and security governance. • Lead security workstreams within major IT projects and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website