Job Description

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Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Microsoft Security Engineer to join our technical delivery team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on subject matter expert in Microsoft's security ecosystem, with a strong focus on implementing, configuring, and supporting cloud security and data governance solutions within Azure, Entra, the Microsoft Defender suite, and Microsoft Purview. This role is primarily focused on technical execution--turning architectural designs into secure, compliant, and operational customer environments###

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Configuration:

Deploy, configure, and maintain

core Microsoft security technologies, including

Azure Networking Security

components (Azure Firewall, NSGs, Azure WAF) and

Entra ID

services (Conditional Access, PIM, Entra Private Access). Execute the

onboarding and fine-tuning

of the

Microsoft Defender suite

(e.g., Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office 365) across customer environments. Implement and manage

Microsoft Sentinel

for security information and event management (SIEM), including connector deployment, playbook automation, and custom rule creation.

Data Governance & Compliance:

Implement and configure Microsoft Purview

capabilities, including

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

policies,

Information Protection

(sensitivity labels, encryption), and records management features. Configure

eDiscovery, communication compliance, and audit log

settings within Purview to meet regulatory and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Define and apply

data classification schemes

and

retention policies

across various data sources using Purview tools.

Endpoint & Identity Management:

Implement and manage

Microsoft Intune

policies for endpoint security, compliance, and device configuration. Configure advanced

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

solutions within

Entra ID

, focusing on least privilege principles and identity governance.

Operational Support & Documentation:

Perform security

hardening

and ensure operational compliance through the implementation of Azure Policy, and resource locks. Produce clear, detailed, and up-to-date

technical runbooks, configuration guides, and "as-built" documentation

for all implemented security and compliance solutions.


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Technical Execution Expertise:

Deep, hands-on experience with the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Azure security services (Azure Policy, Network Security, Key Vault) and E5 Security. Expert proficiency in configuring and managing Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including advanced features like Conditional Access Policies, PIM, MFA, and SSO integrations. Proven implementation experience with the Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel. Practical hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Purview, specifically configuring DLP policies, sensitivity labeling, and retention labels. Strong practical knowledge of managing security controls for Windows and mobile endpoints using Microsoft Intune.

Soft Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent ability to follow detailed technical implementation plans and execute tasks efficiently. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical security and compliance issues. Meticulous attention to detail in technical configuration and "as-built" documentation.

Desirable Attributes

Current

Microsoft certifications

such as

AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate)

,

SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst)

, or

SC-400 (Microsoft Information Protection Administrator)

. Practical experience applying security and compliance frameworks such as

ISO 27001

or

NIST

during implementation. Familiarity with automation and scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep templates) to streamline deployments.



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About Codec

Established over 40 years ago, Codec is a multi-award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner, trusted by public and private sector organisations to deliver impactful digital transformation. With offices in

Dublin

,

Belfast

,

Cologne

, and across

Germany

, our team of over

300 experts

specialises in harnessing the full potential of Microsoft technologies--including

Dynamics 365

,

Power Platform

,

Azure

, and

Copilot

--to drive innovation, automation, and operational excellence. Codec combines deep industry expertise with a proven track record to help organisations unlock the power of AI and modern cloud solutions



Though originally best known as a hardware reseller, since 2010 Codec has focused on building an outstanding software consulting business with a team of experts implementing enterprise solutions using products from Microsoft and Oracle. Our customer base, revenues and average contract values have grown steadily year on year and we continue to invest in the provision of new product and service offerings.



Our team is a careful mix of recent graduates and experienced professionals from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds. We are a melting pot of seasoned consultants supported by the best talent from the local universities. We have a thriving placement student academy and graduate recruitment programme which grows year on year.



This company is an equal opportunities employer