Microsoft Security Specialist

Location: MM Alam Road Lahore
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Experience: Relevant experience in an MSP environment is preferred

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to manage monitor and strengthen security across Microsoft 365 endpoints cloud identity and data environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Microsoft Sentinel/SentinelOne Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Purview Azure Security security licensing and ISO/IEC 27001. Experience working in an MSP environment will be highly preferred.

• Manage and secure the Microsoft Defender XDR ecosystem including Defender for Endpoint Defender for Office 365 Defender for Identity Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Cloud.
• Manage Microsoft Sentinel and SentinelOne including SIEM/SOAR KQL threat hunting security monitoring automation and incident response.
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID security including Conditional Access MFA PIM Identity Protection RBAC Access Reviews and privileged access.
• Manage Microsoft Purview capabilities including DLP Information Protection Sensitivity Labels eDiscovery Insider Risk Management retention and data governance.
• Implement and maintain Azure security controls including Defender for Cloud Azure Policy Key Vault NSGs Private Endpoints and RBAC.
• Conduct vulnerability management security assessments attack-surface reduction security hardening and remediation activities.
• Implement and maintain Zero Trust least-privilege access identity governance encryption and data security controls.
• Monitor Microsoft Secure Score and develop plans to continuously improve the organizations security posture.
• Review and manage Microsoft security licenses subscriptions security features and license utilization.
• Lead security incident response root-cause analysis remediation and post-incident improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain security policies standards technical baselines incident response procedures and technical documentation.
• Support ISO/IEC 27001 initiatives including risk assessments ISMS requirements internal and external audits evidence collection compliance activities and remediation.
• Provide security recommendations technical guidance and support to IT teams and management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify security risks and implement appropriate security solutions.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Microsoft Sentinel SentinelOne Microsoft Entra ID Microsoft Purview Microsoft 365 and Azure Security.
• Strong understanding of IAM MFA PIM Conditional Access RBAC DLP and data protection.
• Experience in threat hunting security monitoring incident response vulnerability management and security hardening.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS Zero Trust MITRE ATT&CK risk management audits and compliance.
• Experience with KQL security automation SIEM/SOAR and security operations.
• Strong troubleshooting analytical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple security priorities.
• Previous experience working in an MSP environment is highly preferred.

• SC-100 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
• SC-200 Security Operations Analyst
• AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor