Security Engineer – Microsoft Purview, Endpoint & Data Protection
We are seeking a Security Engineer specialising in Microsoft Purview, endpoint security and data protection to help strengthen the organisation’s information security capabilities. In this role, you will design, implement and maintain security controls across Microsoft 365, endpoints and cloud environments, ensuring sensitive information is appropriately identified, classified, monitored and protected. You will work closely with infrastructure, identity, compliance and business teams to translate security requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
Your responsibilities will include configuring and administering Microsoft Purview capabilities such as sensitivity labels, data loss prevention policies, retention policies, insider risk controls, information protection and audit functionality. You will support endpoint security through Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and related Microsoft security technologies, including device compliance, threat detection, vulnerability management, attack-surface reduction and endpoint hardening. You will investigate alerts and incidents, contribute to response activities, identify recurring risks and recommend improvements to prevent data leakage and unauthorised access.
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and endpoint protection within enterprise environments, together with a solid understanding of information security principles, identity and access management, data classification, encryption and regulatory requirements. Experience with Microsoft 365 security administration, Conditional Access, PowerShell scripting, security monitoring and incident response is highly desirable. You should be analytical, methodical and confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant Microsoft certifications, such as those focused on information protection, security operations or endpoint administration, would be advantageous. The role offers the opportunity to influence security strategy, improve data governance and deliver measurable protection across a complex technology environment.
Security Engineer – Microsoft Purview, Endpoint & Data Protection
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