Security SME - Microsoft Security Stack - Insurance - Outside IR35
Location London, Greater London, South East, England
Salary Competitive
Expiry Date August 9, 2026
Job Ref BH-8863
No of days in the office 3
A market leading specialty insurer is seeking a Security Subject Matter Expert to play a key role in a large-scale global security transformation programme.
This is a senior, non hands-on role focused on security design authority, assurance, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Experience:
This is an initial 6 month contract, with 2-3 days per week onsite in the Central London office, paying a competitive Outside IR35 rate.
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We fully feel an inclusive work culture where people of different backgrounds are valued equally will ensure better outcomes for us all, and we approach recruitment for our clients with the same perspective and qualities.
This is a senior, non hands-on role focused on security design authority, assurance, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end security design oversight across Microsoft technologies
- Provide independent assurance of third-party delivery
- Challenge architecture, configurations, and approach to ensure best practice
- Translate technical solutions into business risk and regulatory context
- Engage directly with senior stakeholders (incl. CTO level)
- Enable internal teams and reduce reliance on external partners
Required Experience:
- Senior Security SME with Microsoft security specialism
- Proven experience overseeing large-scale transformations
- Strong ability to challenge vendors and influence outcomes
- Confident operating at senior / executive level
- Tech stack:
- Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, O365, Cloud)
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM / SOAR)
- Azure Security & posture management
- Identity & Access (Entra ID / Zero Trust principles)
- Intune / Endpoint & Device Compliance
- Prior experience within regulated environments (FS/Insurance) is essential
This is an initial 6 month contract, with 2-3 days per week onsite in the Central London office, paying a competitive Outside IR35 rate.
The processing and use by us of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.
William Alexander Diversity & Inclusion Policy actively promotes the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its dealings with employees, workers, job applicants, clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the public.
We fully feel an inclusive work culture where people of different backgrounds are valued equally will ensure better outcomes for us all, and we approach recruitment for our clients with the same perspective and qualities.
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