We are partnering with a government sector client delivering a Microsoft cloud security modernisation programme, and are seeking an experienced Azure and MS Sentinel Technical Lead to join on a contract basis.
The programme spans Microsoft Sentinel, Azure tenant rationalisation, security remediation, SOC enablement and operational handover, requiring hands-on Microsoft security changes across complex, governed environments.
You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of a remediation pod, coordinating engineers and technical specialists, managing the pod backlog and ensuring approved remediation activities are implemented, tested and evidenced to a high standard.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the daily technical delivery of an assigned remediation pod.
Translate approved remediation work packages into a clear, sequenced delivery backlog.
Coordinate Sentinel, Azure and other technical specialists.
Manage pod-level risks, dependencies, actions and technical blockers.
Ensure delivery remains within approved scope and architecture standards.
Maintain implementation, testing and acceptance evidence.
Demonstrate completed outcomes at quality and acceptance gates.
Escalate architecture, scope and programme-level decisions where required.
Support successful technical handover into operational teams.
Key DeliverablesPod delivery plan and backlogDaily progress and RAID updatesDependency and escalation logCompleted remediation outputsTest and implementation evidenceQuality and acceptance gate demonstrationsPod handover packEssential ExperienceStrong technical delivery leadership within Microsoft cloud and security environments.
Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender knowledge.
Good understanding of Microsoft Azure and cloud security fundamentals.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or remediation teams.
Ability to translate technical work packages into actionable delivery plans and backlogs.
Strong troubleshooting, dependency and technical risk management skills.
Experience managing implementation, testing, evidence and acceptance.
Strong communication skills across engineers, architects, project managers and client stakeholders.
Desirable KnowledgeMicrosoft Entra IDSIEM and SOC environmentsKQL and detection engineeringSecurity-data connectors and ingestionAzure Monitor and Log AnalyticsSOAR, Logic Apps and security automationAzure tenant remediation or rationalisationSecurity testing and operational handoverThis would be an Inside IR35 Contract role working via umbrella company and as this is a defence sector customer you must be a UK National to be considered for this role.
This is due to the occupational nature of the role, and the fact that brings with it risks to national security.