Cyber Defence Engineer

As our Cyber Defence Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Subject Matter Expert in Microsoft cloud security advising clients on best practices and strategic security improvements.
• Works closely with internal teams and customers to develop implement and assure strong security practices.
• Supports and engages internal teams where required helping to drive continuous improvement across security operations.
• Ensures all security initiatives remain aligned with the strategic objectives of both the business and the wider team.
• Delivers agreed security posture improvement initiatives for customers ensuring minimal operational impact.
• Designing and implementing proactive security posture management strategies across Microsoft Defender for 365 Entra ID Intune and Microsoft Cloud services.
• Conducting security assessments gap analyses and maturity reviews to identify risks and recommend clear practical remediation actions.
• Leading and coordinating responses to complex security incidents ensuring effective investigation containment and resolution.
• Developing maintaining and improving security baselines policies and configuration standards across Microsoft cloud environments.
• Collaborating closely with SOC infrastructure and cloud teams to deliver cohesive and wellintegrated security operations.
• Driving automation and integration of security tools to improve threat detection response efficiency and security reporting.
• Supporting compliance and governance initiatives by aligning security controls with frameworks such as ISO 27001 Cyber Essentials Plus NIST and CIS.
• Engaging with clients to deliver workshops technical briefings and strategic guidance on Microsoft security technologies.
• Staying up to date with emerging threats vulnerabilities and Microsoft product developments applying insights to realworld environments.
• Contributing to internal knowledge sharing mentoring and capability development within the security team.

Essentials:

• Do you bring 35 years of proven experience in cyber defence or security engineering ideally within managed services or consultancy Thats exactly what were after.
• Are you confident working with the Microsoft 365 Defender suite (Endpoint Identity Cloud Apps etc.) Strong expertise here is key.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Entra 365 Azure Intune and Purview We want to see how youve applied security remediation posture hardening and secure score improvements.
• Do you understand Zero Trust architecture and cloud security principles and the impact of changes you make Thats critical for this role.
• Can you maintain client environments to regulatory compliance policies in Microsoft 365 and Azure (ISO 27001 PCI DSS NIST) Thats a must.
• Solid knowledge of Windows OS configuration Active Directory Group Policy and security hardening is expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills plus stakeholder engagement because security is about people as much as technology.
• Minimum AZ-500 certification plus at least one of SC-200 SC-300 or SC-400.

Preferable:

• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (or equivalent).
• Experience with Linux administration and security hardening.
• Strong Microsoft Purview and information governance skills a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell KQL).
• Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST CIS).
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and processes.

Line Reporting & Working Structure

• This role reports directly to the Head of Security Risk & Strategy.
• Youll work closely with all pillars of the Cyber Defence Centre.
• Collaboration is central youll partner with teams across Atech.

Competitive Salary Atech India Benefits:

24 days leave plus 8 festival holidays
Food Provided
Provident Fund
Exam fee and training funding
Healthcare Scheme.
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Awards - 5 10 and 15-year service awards
Employee Referral Scheme
Individual Training & Development Plans.

Atech part of the Iomart Group is a highly accredited Microsoft Partner who delivers transformed technology with managed services. Our team of certified Microsoft experts align with your team to deliver an excellent service tailored to your individual needs 24/7/365.

Our services support 25000 users globally and proactively monitor 45000 devices in key areas:

• Azure infrastructure managed service
• Modern Workplace: Office 365 Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Managed Security and SOC with Microsoft Defender Sentinel

Please click apply if you like the sound of this. If you do not have an up to date CV or want to have a chat about the role first please feel free to contact me on

Were an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.