Principal Microsoft Identity Security Specialist

The Principal Microsoft Identity Security Specialist will play a key role within the Global Information and Cyber Security Defence function, leading the organisation’s Microsoft-first identity security strategy. The role is responsible for strengthening the identity security posture through the design, implementation, and optimisation of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Privileged Identity Management, passwordless authentication, and Zero Trust-aligned controls.

The specialist will drive the organisation’s transition to phishing-resistant and passwordless authentication, reduce identity-based risk, and ensure secure identity governance across enterprise, hybrid, SaaS, and multi-cloud environments including AWS, GCP, and OCI. They will also support the use of Agentic AI and automation to enhance identity threat detection, investigation, and response.