Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
8 years in IT, with at least 5 years of hands-on engineering experience in cybersecurity tooling
Required certifications: CISSP or CISM (or equivalent)
Expert-level technical knowledge of Microsoft cyber tooling, EDR/XDR, SIEM, CSPM, and related security platforms
Engineering and implementation skills, including configuration, integration, scripting, and troubleshooting
Problem-solving and analytical abilities with a focus on operational stability and security
Ability to translate solution designs into practical, maintainable engineering deliverables
Stakeholder management and communication skills
Proven mentoring and knowledge-sharing capabilities
Sound understanding of how cybersecurity tooling supports overall risk reduction and security operations
Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats and defensive tooling technologies

Preferred:

Master’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
10+ years in IT, with at least 7 years of specialised experience in Microsoft cyber tooling, EDR/XDR, SIEM, CSPM, or enterprise security tooling platforms
Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender suite, Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, EDR/XDR platforms, SIEM solutions, CSPM tools, and related security technologies
Experience in tooling integration, automation, orchestration (including SOAR), and large-scale deployments in hybrid or multi-cloud environments
Proven track record in implementing and supporting complex cybersecurity tooling solutions
Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, etc.)
Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, NIS Regulations, ISO 27001)