Microsoft Security SME

Microsoft Security SME - PwC UK

PwC UK Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Position:
Microsoft Security SME

Job type:
Full-time

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Job function:
Information Technology

Industry: Accounting

Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking talented Security Engineers / Architects to join our Cyber Security Architecture team within PwC’s UK Security practice.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping, designing, and implementing secure digital environments for our clients. While your primary focus will be on Microsoft’s E5 security suite, with particular expertise in Microsoft Purview, your remit will extend across a range of enterprise technologies. You will help clients uplift their cyber capabilities by leading design and implementation activities across multi‑year transformation programmes.

As part of PwC’s Security Architecture team, you will contribute to both Microsoft‑centric and cross‑technology engagements, ensuring our clients achieve resilience and compliance across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.

• Deep expertise in Microsoft’s E5 security suite, with a particular focus on Purview (Information Protection, Data Governance, and Compliance)
• A strong architectural mindset for translating security principles into scalable, practical design patterns
• Demonstrable experience delivering enterprise‑scale security solutions in complex client environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture principles and how Microsoft controls integrate with broader platforms and services
• Excellent communication skills, articulating technical designs to senior executives and delivery teams
• A forward‑thinking, curious mindset capable of advising beyond Microsoft when client needs demand

Experience in AWS, GCP, or other enterprise security ecosystems will be considered highly beneficial.

• Leading the design and implementation of Microsoft E5 security and compliance capabilities, especially in Microsoft Purview, Defender, Entra , and Sentinel
• Acting as a trusted security architect, developing reference architectures and target operating models across Microsoft and non‑Microsoft technologies
• Integrating Microsoft‑native controls within enterprise and multi‑cloud architectures
• Providing architectural oversight across projects, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust and regulatory frameworks
• Guiding and mentoring security engineers in secure‑by‑design principles and automation through Dev Sec Ops  practices
• Advising clients on data protection, governance and insider risk strategies using Microsoft Purview
• Building artefacts, documentation, and automation (scripts, templates, IaC) enabling sustainable security operations
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams across PwC to deliver integrated security solutions spanning application, infrastructure, and identity domains

• Expertise in Microsoft Security & Compliance (E5 Suite)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Purview:
  Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Insider Risk, eDiscovery, and Compliance Portal configuration
• Experience with Microsoft Defender Suite:
  Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud, and Cloud Apps
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel:
  Design and onboarding connectors
• Experience with Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD):
  Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM, Access Reviews
• Experience with Defender for Cloud & Azure Security:
  Key Vault, DDoS Protection, Security Posture Management
• Proven experience designing enterprise security architectures across Microsoft and non‑Microsoft platforms
• Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, and CSA frameworks
• Experience designing or reviewing security solutions for SaaS ecosystems such as Salesforce

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements between office and home, private medical cover, 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP, six volunteering days a year and more.

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