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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** Erin Associates Ltd
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Cloud Services, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.erinassociates.com/job.php?id=62952553

## About the Role

* Experience administering and improving Microsoft 365 security controls.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender technologies, including Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft 365 Defender.
 * Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation activities.
 * Knowledge of security monitoring, alert triage, incident response, and technical investigation.
 * Experience configuring or supporting security controls across cloud, endpoint, and identity platforms.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical approach to reducing cyber risk.

Desirable Skills

 * Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate certification.
 * Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.
 * CompTIA Security+, CISSP, SSCP, or equivalent certification.
 * Experience supporting security frameworks and compliance initiatives.
 * Experience with Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, or CIS Controls.

## Description

* Deliver security projects and initiatives across the Cyber Security Roadmap.
 * Manage and enhance Microsoft Defender, Intune, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 security controls.
 * Improve security across endpoints, identities, applications, cloud services, and infrastructure.
 * Support vulnerability identification, prioritisation, and remediation.
 * Monitor security alerts and support incident investigation and response.
 * Work with IT teams to resolve vulnerabilities, security weaknesses, and configuration issues.
 * Maintain effective security controls and support Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CIS Controls.
 * Produce clear technical documentation and security procedures.
 * Identify opportunities to automate security processes and improve efficiency.