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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Operations Engineer - **Company:** Context Recruitment Limited - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Routing, Network Segmentation, Windows PowerShell, Proprietary Software, Azure Active Directory, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Office365, QRadar, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Patch Management, Cisco, Qualys, Servicenow, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856366281-security-operations-engineer ## About the Role * Previous hands-on experience within a Security Operations (SecOps), Cyber Security or Incident Response role * Strong experience administering and securing Microsoft 365 environments * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft 365 security capabilities * Experience reviewing and optimising Conditional Access Policies, Compliance Policies and Configuration Profiles * Experience assessing Microsoft Secure Score and remediating Microsoft 365 security recommendations * Experience implementing Microsoft security controls to support ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) compliance * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows security and system hardening * Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks * Solid understanding of cloud security across Microsoft 365, Azure and AWS * Experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure * Recognised security certifications such as Security+, CEH, Microsoft Security certifications or equivalent Any experience with the following will be highly favoured: * Qualys Vulnerability Management * QRadar SIEM * Varonis * Microsoft Purview (Compliance, Information Protection or Data Loss Prevention) * ServiceNow * Network security knowledge covering TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, firewalls and network segmentation * Sophos security solutions ## Description This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, cloud, infrastructure and network security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk, improving the organisation's overall security posture and ensuring systems remain compliant with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+)., * Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts * Triage, analyse and prioritise security incidents via ServiceNow * Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions * Oversee Patch Management across servers, endpoints and infrastructure * Conduct vulnerability scans using Qualys, analyse findings and prioritise remediation activities * Take ownership of the Microsoft 365 security platform, proactively analysing the environment and remediating security recommendations across Microsoft Defender, Entra ID and Intune * Review, optimise and maintain Conditional Access Policies, Compliance Policies and Configuration Profiles to ensure user accounts and endpoint devices remain secure and compliant * Implement and continuously improve Microsoft 365 security controls, identity protection and endpoint compliance in line with Microsoft best practices * Support the organisation's ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) compliance by implementing and maintaining appropriate Microsoft security controls * Manage end-user device (EUD) security through Microsoft Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne * Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure * Maintain patching compliance for Windows OS, Microsoft 365 applications and third-party software * Collaborate with external SOC providers to investigate and respond to security incidents * Automate security processes and operational tasks using PowerShell, Batch or similar scripting languages * Produce post-incident reports, root cause analyses and security recommendations * Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices * Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, strengthen security policies and manage security-related changes * Produce weekly security operations and compliance reports * Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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