Azure Cloud Security Engineer

Azure Cloud Security Engineer Hybrid 1day/wk

* Evaluate new security technologies and cloud services, performing engineering work and security analysis to determine if solutions should be pursued, and subsequently implementing them as required, focusing on cloud-first and cloud-native technologies.

* Develop cloud security solutions by applying the principles of Security as Code using cloud automation tooling and adhering to industry best practices.

* Collaborate closely with Security Architects to define and own the cloud security strategy, ensuring a continuously updated and secure environment.

* Establish cloud security best practices and develop, construct, and evaluate cloud-native services that offer necessary guardrails for developers.

* Validate and ensure that cloud solutions meet security standards, are properly governed, and delivered in accordance with guidelines.

* Embrace agile working practices, collaborating with teams across engineering disciplines and strategic partners to release enterprise-class cloud services.

About you

* Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, CISSP, CCSK) are highly desirable.

* Proven experience in designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure services.

* Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST) and experience implementing security controls to meet those requirements.

* In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, network security, identity and access management, encryption, and secure coding principles.

* Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and microservices architecture.

* Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools, enabling the seamless integration of security into the development process.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Defender security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and SIEM platforms.

* In-depth understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, including hands-on experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Applications Gateways, Proxies, M365, EDR, KQL.

* Familiarity with scripting toolsets and automation with Microsoft ARM, BICEP, PowerShell, Python.

* Track record of successfully designing, building, and deploying scalable, secure, and highly available security infrastructures using Azure.

* Strong proficiency in leveraging data and advanced analytics to drive decision-making and continuously enhance security solutions.

* Expertise in utilizing Azure DevOps to drive efficient and collaborative development processes, including the development of security solutions and updates in code
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed