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IT Systems & Security Principal

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior$22M raised

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid, 2 days/ week in the office) Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Microsoft systems and security professional to enhance IT security across the Group, including Team17, StoryToys and as…

Skills: Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, Endpoint Security

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IT Systems & Security Principal

Team17

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 8d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the enhancement of IT security across the Group by managing Microsoft 365 services, identity controls, and endpoint security. Develop security governance, manage the risk register, and oversee operational security tooling and incident response.

Requirements

Requires strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration, Entra ID, Intune, and Defender across Windows and Mac environments. Candidates should have a proven track record in implementing security baselines and managing identity and access controls.

Full job description

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid, 2 days/ week in the office)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft systems and security professional to enhance IT security across the Group, including Team17, StoryToys and astragon studios.

This role covers Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, endpoint security, and security tools, and involves developing security governance, standards, risk management, and operational security practices.

This position is well-suited to a Microsoft 365 or Intune specialist seeking to advance into a broader IT Security Manager role.

This role supports Group IT and collaborates closely with IT Operations, Platform Engineering, legal, and external security partners.

Key Responsibilities

Microsoft 365, Identity & Endpoint Management

  • Administer, optimise, and secure Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, MS Teams, Entra ID, Intune, and Defender and Azure
  • Manage identity controls, including MFA, Conditional Access, PIM, RBAC, and access governance.
  • Maintain endpoint security baselines, compliance policies, patching, and device configuration standards.
  • Act as technical SME for Microsoft cloud, identity, and endpoint technologies.

Security Operations & Tooling

  • Own operational engagement with Arctic Wolf and related security partners.
  • Support and improve Microsoft Defender across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud workloads.
  • Lead vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and security posture improvement.
  • Coordinate security incidents, monitoring, escalation, and post-incident reviews.

Security Governance & Risk Management

· Own the security roadmap, risk register, and security improvement plan.

· Define and maintain security standards, policies, and technical baselines.

· Manage cyber insurance, audits, compliance evidence, and supplier security reviews.

· Govern security assets, ensuring ownership, visibility, and lifecycle management of security-relevant systems and endpoints.

· Provide security reporting and ensure risks, exceptions, and remediation actions are tracked.

Identity & Access Governance

  • Lead access reviews and privileged access reviews.
  • Ensure that least privilege, access control, and segregation of duties are applied.
  • Support audit requirements for identity and access management.

Security Architecture & Technology Assurance

  • Provide security review and design input for new systems, integrations, and projects.
  • Ensure technical solutions align with Group security standards.
  • Work with Platform Engineering and IT Operations to improve resilience and operational security.

AI Security & Emerging Technology Governance

  • Support the secure adoption, governance, and risk management of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot and emerging AI platforms.

Operational Resilience & Security Readiness

  • Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience planning.
  • Coordinate security tabletop exercises and lessons learned.

Required Experience

  • Strong hands-on Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, and Defender.
  • Microsoft Active Directory (on-prem) and Azure
  • Supporting Windows and Mac endpoint environments.
  • Implementing security baselines, compliance policies, and endpoint controls.
  • Managing identity and access controls, including MFA, Conditional Access, and privileged access.
  • Supporting vulnerability management and security remediation.
  • Troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Collaboration with Legal teams

Advantageous Experience

  • Managed SOC services, such as Arctic Wolf.
  • Microsoft Purview, DLP, Information Protection, and compliance tooling.
  • Cyber insurance, ISO27001, or similar compliance frameworks.
  • Gaming, software, technology, or digital entertainment environments.
  • Exposure to DevOps / Platform Engineering tools such as Git, Perforce, TeamCity, Terraform, Ansible, Datadog, or AWS.
  • Collaboration with the legal team
  • Integrations with HR systems for JML purposes
  • Mimecast administration
  • Halcyon, Exclaimer and Keeper

Related keywords

Microsoft 365Entra IDIntuneDefenderAzureActive DirectoryMFAConditional AccessPIMRBACArctic WolfVulnerability ManagementISO27001Microsoft PurviewDLPMimecast

About Team17

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Developer and independent games label. Talk to us about in-house vacancies or publishing opportunities.

Industry
Computer Games
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Wakefield
LinkedIn followers
60,384
Total funding
$22M

Founded in 1990, Team17 is an award-winning leading international games label and developer headquartered in the UK. Team17 has released over 90 games to date across multiple platforms including: the Worms franchise, The Escapists, the BAFTA award-winning Overcooked, Yooka-Laylee, Aven Colony, Sheltered, Beyond Eyes. Currently Team17 is working alongside a varied range of talented developers from around the globe on games such as the forthcoming Yoku’s Island Express, Genesis: Alpha One, Sword Legacy: Omen and many more. Team17 are extremely dedicated and their passion for the label is to build sustainability for their partners, while allowing them to retain vital aspects such as their independence, identity and IP. On top of traditional services such as marketing, PR, sales, localisation and age ratings, Team17 can also provide funding and development support using its award winning internal development resources. The team can provide help with art, design, code, audio, production, QA, Certs and even usability testing using its dedicated lab. Team17 helps developers at all stages, from bedroom developers to start-ups starting their own studios to veteran studio’s. Team17 can even offer incubation services, housing developers internally within Team17’s development studio with a full dedicated team around them to support them. Team17’s offering is dynamic, flexible and completely unique in the games industry.

Offices: 3 Red Hall Avenue, Paragon Business Park, Wakefield, WF1 2UL, GB · Ground Floor 1 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG15 0DR, GB · The Vic, The Quays, Salford, M50 3SP , GB

Digital Game PublishersPCMobile (iOS/Android) and Console Indie Games DevelopmentCross Platform Games Development and LaunchDigital Marketing LicensingBusiness DevelopmentPR & Community ManagementSales & Life-cycle Management
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About Team17

LinkedInVisit site

Developer and independent games label. Talk to us about in-house vacancies or publishing opportunities.

Industry
Computer Games
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Wakefield
LinkedIn followers
60,384
Total funding
$22M

Founded in 1990, Team17 is an award-winning leading international games label and developer headquartered in the UK. Team17 has released over 90 games to date across multiple platforms including: the Worms franchise, The Escapists, the BAFTA award-winning Overcooked, Yooka-Laylee, Aven Colony, Sheltered, Beyond Eyes. Currently Team17 is working alongside a varied range of talented developers from around the globe on games such as the forthcoming Yoku’s Island Express, Genesis: Alpha One, Sword Legacy: Omen and many more. Team17 are extremely dedicated and their passion for the label is to build sustainability for their partners, while allowing them to retain vital aspects such as their independence, identity and IP. On top of traditional services such as marketing, PR, sales, localisation and age ratings, Team17 can also provide funding and development support using its award winning internal development resources. The team can provide help with art, design, code, audio, production, QA, Certs and even usability testing using its dedicated lab. Team17 helps developers at all stages, from bedroom developers to start-ups starting their own studios to veteran studio’s. Team17 can even offer incubation services, housing developers internally within Team17’s development studio with a full dedicated team around them to support them. Team17’s offering is dynamic, flexible and completely unique in the games industry.

Offices: 3 Red Hall Avenue, Paragon Business Park, Wakefield, WF1 2UL, GB · Ground Floor 1 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG15 0DR, GB · The Vic, The Quays, Salford, M50 3SP , GB

Digital Game PublishersPCMobile (iOS/Android) and Console Indie Games DevelopmentCross Platform Games Development and LaunchDigital Marketing LicensingBusiness DevelopmentPR & Community ManagementSales & Life-cycle Management
View all jobs at Team17

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