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# Microsoft Security Platform Security Engineer

- **Company:** Bupa
- **Location:** Staines-upon-Thames, UK
- **Salary:** £54,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Office, Kusto Query Language, Cloud Platform System, Data Classification, Microsoft Power Automate, Cyber Threat Analysis, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/microsoft-security-platform-security-engineer/48267314

## About the Role

continuous improvement and best practice across security monitoring and response activitiesWhat We're Looking ForStrong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender and Microsoft PurviewExperience implementing or managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), information protection and security monitoring solutionsProficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) and security analyticsExperience with Azure Logic Apps, automation and Microsoft cloud security technologiesGood understanding of cloud security, threat detection, incident response and cyber security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CKAbility to work with technical and business stakeholders to improve security outcomes and data governanceStrong communication and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindsetNice to haveMicrosoft certifications such as SC-900, SC-300, SC-400 or AZ-500Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CSX-P or GIACKnowledge of security and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST

## Description

security tools, drive automation and help shape the future of security operations at Bupa.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the configuration and continuous improvement of Microsoft Sentinel as our central security monitoring and response platformDevelop and maintain detection rules, dashboards, workbooks and threat-hunting queries using KQLCreate and enhance automated response playbooks using Azure Logic AppsIntegrate and optimise Microsoft Defender alerts and security controlsDesign and implement data classification, sensitivity labelling and Information Rights Management controlsDevelop and improve Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 and other platformsSupport compliance requirements, including data protection and information governance standardsManage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365 and Defender for CloudConfigure and manage Defender for Cloud Apps to strengthen visibility and control of cloud servicesDrive automation


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