Senior IT Security Specialist

Senior IT Security Specialist. London. Posting Date: 01/12/2026. Deadline: 01/29/2026

Role

Title:

Sr IT Security Specialist

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Team Manager, IT Security Operations

Program/Department/Unit Name: IT

Location: London or Johannesburg

Team Name: IT Security Operations

This role is centered on global identity and access management (IAM), with a primary focus on Microsoft Entra  ideal candidate may bring experience expertise across the broader Microsoft 365 security:
Intune, Defender, and Sentinel. dmap for identity and security technologies while ensuring a secure, compliant, and well‑governed environment.

• Serve as SME for hybrid Microsoft Entra , by providing strategic guidance, technical leadership, and hands‑on support for identity and access management initiatives

• Configure and manage Conditional Access, PIM, and RBAC to enforce adaptive access controls and identity governance aligned with modern security frameworks emphasizing continuous evaluation of user, device, and session risk

• Configure and troubleshoot SSO, Provisioning, and any other MFA integrations with enterprise applications

• Track and incorporate operational/incident trends to evolve enterprise IAM and security posture

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity and endpoint security issues in real time

• Maintenance of Microsoft Intune, to support device compliance, configuration profiles, and related security controls to improve security postures

• Maintenance of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, with a strong understanding of threat protection, attack surface reduction, and endpoint detection and response

• Maintenance of Microsoft Sentinel, to aid in building and managing analytics rules, workbooks, playbooks, and incident response workflows within a SIEM environment

• Perform cloud security analysis, configuration assessments, and develop tailored recommendations for internal teams and external clients

• Provide technical guidance and support for Microsoft 365 E5 security services, including solution design, implementation strategies, and operational optimization.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT Security, cloud architecture, IAM or related roles

• Experience architecting and implementing IAM strategies

• Solid experience with KQL, Power Shell, and automated policy deployment

• Experience designing and implementing policies and procedures related to:
  Cloud tenant security (O365), Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, Auditing, logging, threat detection

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)

• Preferred certifications:
  Microsoft certifications such as Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Security Operations Analyst Associate, or Information Protection Administrator
  CISSP, GIAC, Security+, or other relevant IT security certifications

• Previous work in technical consulting or client‑facing security engineering roles

• Deep understanding of hybrid Active Directory configurations and cloud‑native identity governance

• Working knowledge of Defender for Cloud, Sentinel playbooks, and advanced security workloads

• Integration of HRIS or ERP tools with Entra and AD

• Travel is required. Travel frequency depends on the role requirements.

• Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.

• Excellent benefits and perks to promote well‑being and a healthy work‑life balance, including:

• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Employer‑paid health insurance
  * and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).

• Exceptional retirement savings plan (non‑contributory for employees) and life insurance.

• Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.

• A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.

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