PS Engineer (Microsoft Security & Modern Workplace)

Northampton

1 month ago

Applications closed

Professional Services Engineer – Microsoft Security & Modern Workplace
Location: Remote work with travel to customer sites
Salary: £65-70K + Company Benefits

We’re working with a well-established IT solutions and services provider who are looking to add a Professional Services Engineer specialising in Microsoft Security and Modern Workplace to their team.

This is a client-facing, project-focused role where you’ll design, implement and secure Microsoft cloud solutions (Azure & Microsoft 365) for a wide range of customers. You’ll be part of a dedicated Professional Services team, working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver secure, modern workplace environments to best practice.

As a Professional Services Engineer, you will:

Work with customers to understand their requirements and translate them into secure, scalable Microsoft cloud solutions.
Design and implement Modern Workplace solutions using Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune and related security technologies.
Configure and manage endpoint and mobile device management (MDM), ensuring devices are secure and compliant.
Implement identity and access management (IAM) using Entra ID / Azure AD, Conditional Access and RBAC.
Deliver security and compliance controls, including data protection, DLP, encryption and information protection policies.
Configure and tune Azure security services and monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats.
Produce clear technical documentation, security playbooks and configuration guides for client environments.
Support and mentor other members of the Professional Services team, sharing knowledge and best practice.
Stay current with Microsoft security / Modern Workplace features, threats and industry trends.

Experience & Skills

5+ years’ experience working with Microsoft Security and Modern Workplace technologies in a customer-focused or consulting role.

Strong hands-on experience with:
Azure and Microsoft 365
Intune / Endpoint Management / EMS
Entra ID / Azure AD, Conditional Access, IAM & RBAC
MDM and application management across multiple device types
Information protection, data security, DLP and encryption
Azure security services and security configurations
Monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
Proven track record of designing and implementing client solutions (not just BAU support).
Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex cloud and security issues.
Comfortable working directly with customers, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

One or more current Microsoft certifications, for example:
Azure Administrator Associate
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
Other relevant Microsoft security / cyber certifications.

If you’re a Microsoft-focused Professional Services Engineer with a passion for cloud security and Modern Workplace, and you enjoy working directly with clients to deliver secure, modern environments, we’d love to hear from you

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