. Security & Compliance. Play a central role in protecting our Microsoft 365 environment by managing DLP, sensitivity labels, retention policies, and eDiscovery. Youll monitor compliance alerts and help ensure we meet key standards such as GDPR and ISO 27001. Threat Protection & Incident Response. Take ownership of security alerts across Microsoft Defender tools. Youll investigate phishing attempts, malware, and compromised accounts, contributing directly to strengthening our overall security posture. Identity & Access Management. Manage Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and RBAC to ensure secure, seamless access for users. Youll keep a close eye on identityrelated risks and help maintain a robust authentication environment. Governance & Policy. Support the development and enforcement of governance policies across Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange, using tools like Endpoint Manager and PowerShell to keep our environment consistent and compliant. Endpoint Management. Oversee device compliance and application deployment through Intune. Youll manage MDM/MAM policies, Autopilot provisioning, and ensure healthy, secure endpoints across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Monitoring & Reporting. Regularly review audit logs, usage reports, and security dashboards, providing insights and recommendations that help guide leadership decisions and improve our security and compliance posture. Business Continuity. Support backup, recovery, and legal hold processes, ensuring our Microsoft 365 services remain resilient and aligned with business continuity plans. Project Work. Get involved in a variety of IT projects, working alongside senior engineers, contributing to planning, and taking ownership of assigned tasks through to completion. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise. Key Technical Skills. Working Knowledge of M365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Azure AD. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Centre, Microsoft Defender suite (Office 365, Endpoints, Identity), and Microsoft Purview solutions. Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and role-based access control (RBAC). Proficiency in Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) for device compliance, application deployment, and security baselines. Solid experience in Exchange Online administration, including mail flow, transport rules, retention policies, and security configurations. Experience with Microsoft 365 migration, integration, and hybrid scenarios. Familiarity with concepts for distribution lists, security groups and M365 Groups. Understand M365 Teams integration capabilities with M365, SharePoint Online and Third-Party Apps. Experience maintaining a thorough understanding of existing and emerging Microsoft 365 core technologies. Experience of producing high-quality documentation and user guides for the wider business. Experience of working with third party providers eg Microsoft technical support. A bit about us and our benefits!. Were MMR Research Worldwide the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the worlds biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love. With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and youll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive. Its our people that make all of this possible. We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities. At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.