M365 Azure Security Specialist Location: Remote Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35 Duration: 4 months Start Date: ASAP We're working with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Microsoft 365 Azure (Policy, Resource Manager) Security Specialist to join on a contract basis and lead the design, implementation and optimisation of M365 security services across the enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: • Own and improve security posture within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Defender XDR, Purview, Entra ID, etc.) • Configure and fine-tune Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Identity, Endpoint and Cloud Apps • Bring Azure Policy and Resource Manager knowledge / experience into the team • Define and implement security baselines and compliance policies for M365 workloads • Lead investigations and incident response leveraging Microsoft security tools • Collaborate with cyber security, infrastructure and architecture teams to ensure alignment with overall cloud strategy Required Skills & Experience: • Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 security technologies (Defender suite, Purview, Entra ID, Intune) • Azure Policy and Azure Resource Manager experience is essential • Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, conditional access and data loss prevention • Experience working in regulated enterprise environments • Hands-on experience with Sentinel, Log Analytics and KQL is a plus • Relevant certifications (SC-200, MS-500, AZ-500, etc.) highly desirable Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.