Microsoft Security SME

Help shape the next generation of secure digital environments for PwC’s clients.As a Security Engineer / Architect within our UK Cyber Security practice, you’ll combine expertise in Microsoft E5 and Purview with a broader understanding of enterprise security architecture. Working on complex transformation programmes, you’ll design and implement solutions across Microsoft, cloud and wider technology ecosystems. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams and clients to tackle meaningful security challenges, strengthen resilience and data protection, and create secure architectures that support organisations as they transform and grow.

What your days will look like:

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft E5 security and compliance solutions, with a focus on Purview, Defender, Entra ID and Sentinel.
• Design secure enterprise and multi-cloud architectures, integrating Microsoft-native controls and aligning solutions with Zero Trust, regulatory and security requirements.
• Provide technical and architectural leadership, guiding security engineers and embedding secure-by-design, automation and DevSecOps practices across projects.
• Advise clients on data protection, governance and insider risk, developing reusable architectures, documentation, scripts and Infrastructure as Code while collaborating across application, infrastructure and identity teams.

This role is for you if:

• Deep expertise in Microsoft E5 security and compliance, particularly Purview capabilities including Information Protection, Data Lifecycle Management, Insider Risk and eDiscovery.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID and Azure security controls, including Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM and Security Posture Management.
• Ability to design scalable enterprise security architectures across Microsoft, non-Microsoft, multi-cloud and SaaS environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of Zero Trust, NIST and CSA frameworks, applying security principles to practical
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, translating complex technical designs for senior executives, clients and delivery teams.
• A curious, adaptable and forward-thinking mindset, able to assess client needs holistically and recommend appropriate Microsoft or wider technology solutions.

What you’ll receive from us:

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 empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.