UKI Technology Consulting- Microsoft Entra and Purview Engineer/ Architect (Manager/ Senior Manager)

Technology Consulting- Microsoft Entra and Purview Engineer/ Architect (Manager/ Senior Manager)

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: Cyber Security

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The opportunity

EY’s cyber security practice is one of the fastest growing areas of the business with significant ambition for the future through additional recruitment and acquisition. You will be a core member of a highly skilled and rapidly growing team of Technical Security specialists.

As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your career in leading the delivery of security architecture and design solutions with a significant opportunity for leadership experience and career progression.

This specific Role is client side and client facing.

As a Microsoft Entra and Purview Engineer, you will play a critical role in implementing and managing identity and access management solutions while ensuring robust data governance and compliance. You will collaborate with cybersecurity teams to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks associated with identity and data management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra for secure identity and access management, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
• Configure and maintain Microsoft Purview for effective data governance, classification, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to develop and enforce policies for identity protection, access controls, and data handling.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses related to identity and data governance, recommending remediation strategies.
• Monitor and analyze access logs, user behavior, and data usage patterns to identify and respond to potential security threats.
• Develop and implement incident response plans related to identity and data breaches, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
• Provide training and support to staff on cybersecurity best practices related to identity and data management.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, particularly those affecting identity and data governance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview in a cybersecurity context.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles, including multi-factor authentication and role-based access control.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, data classification, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) for security operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) and Microsoft certifications related to Azure, Entra, or Purview.
• Experience with other Microsoft security and compliance tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Azure Security Center).
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and frameworks.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance  
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family       
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working             
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership ·            
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass       
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.