Microsoft M365 Security Consultant Up to £525 per day (Inside IR35) 9 months Contract - Fully Remote Overview: We are looking for a Microsoft Security Consultant to help optimise and deliver value from a Microsoft E5 security investment. The role focuses on endpoint security, Defender suite deployment, and aligning security across complex environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead deployment and optimisation of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Support security architecture across M365 E5 security stack Align endpoint security strategy across laptops, servers, and VDI environments Has in-depth knowledge/ skill of deploying designing M365 e5 security stack Provide guidance on licensing utilisation and maximisation of E5 capabilities Support integration across multiple security domains and tools Work with engineering teams to implement and improve security controls Key Experience: Strong experience with Microsoft Defender (Endpoint essential) Deep understanding of M365 E5 security stack Experience securing mixed environments (endpoints, servers, VDI) Strong architectural awareness across Microsoft security ecosystem Ability to translate security tooling into measurable business value Exposure to CSPM tooling