IT Security Engineer

Function

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