M365 Security Design EngineerRemote working - UK Wide6-month contractPaying up to 90p/h (Outside IR35) - DOE Responsibilities:Design and implement security controls across E5 Microsoft 365 services (e.g., Endpoints; Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams).Support Windows 11 and Exchange Online projects through their design and deployment stages.Develop and maintain security configurations and baselines in line with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Office 365 / Cloud / Endpoint / Servers, Purview (Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention), and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) security features.Experience of integrating with MS Sentinel and working with existing SOC teams to adopt Sentinel technology capability.Experience of implementing MS Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Provide security input and guidance on identity and access management, conditional access policies, and zero trust architecture.Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and security impact analysis for M365 deployments and integrations.Collaborate with security operations and compliance teams to monitor, investigate, and remediate threats and incidents.Maintain up-to-date documentation and deliver training or knowledge transfer sessions to operational teams Experience required:Proven experience designing and securing M365 environments in enterprise settings.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies, including Defender sui