Microsoft Defender Engineer

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Kocho Full time
About Our Company
We are Kocho, a technology adoption services provider that empowers our clients to achieve their business goals. Our head office is in the heart of London's West End, providing a comfortable working environment with flexible collaboration spaces that encourage our people to grow and develop. We recognize that technology alone cannot deliver change and offer technical consulting alongside our services.

As an equal opportunities employer, we make recruitment decisions based on qualifications, skill set, and experiences. We consider all suitable candidates regardless of their age, sex, gender reassignment, race, religious beliefs, or lack thereof, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Our company values align with 'Better Together', fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We expanded our presence with new offices in Cardiff and Cape Town in 2022, mirroring the style of our London space.

Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a Microsoft Defender Engineer who combines strong technical acumen with operational expertise to design and implement robust security solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in operationalising security measures, focusing on Microsoft Security stack – Sentinel and Defender – with an excellent level of ability in all things Azure. Working knowledge of AWS, GCP, Linux, and firewalls would be advantageous.

The responsibilities include:
  • Operational Security Design: Lead the operational design and implementation of robust security architectures, with a focus on the Microsoft Security stack, including Defender and Sentinel, as well as Azure and other cloud environments.
  • Translate security requirements into practical and effective operational solutions.
Key Requirements:
The ideal candidate should possess:
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent working experience) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Security Operations Solutions Engineer with a focus on operationalising security measures.
  • Hands-on experience and expertise in operationalising Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Azure security solutions.
  • Demonstrable expertise in Azure Identity, including PKI, certificate, secret deployment, management, and renewals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft XDR solutions, particularly Microsoft Sentinel, with the ability to configure analytical rules and log ingestion/onboarding (including parsers).
  • Skilled in deploying Azure services (e.g., VMs, Lighthouse, Sentinel) using ARM, YAML, and JSON templates.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including configuring and owning pipelines.
  • Ability to provide post-sales technical support with confidence and professionalism.
  • Proven track record of leading complex technical delivery calls with both clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in AWS, GCP, Linux, and firewall configurations relevant to operational security.
  • In-depth understanding of security best practices, risk management, and business-aligned security strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience in training and knowledge transfer to operational teams.
  • Ability to attain Security Clearance (SC), as required for the role.


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