Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer - Liverpool

Harvey Nash is currently recruiting for an exciting permanent role with a client of ours, a leading professional services organisation who are currently undergoing lots of change and transformation. It is a really exciting time for an enthusiastic security professional, to join a dynamic and motivated team where they will have the opportunity to make instant impact.

The role:

• Manage, implement, and maintain security controls for IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS services.
• Build and enhance M365 security capabilities using E5 licensing.
• Continuously review and improve technical controls across Microsoft Azure and Azure AD.
• Design and implement technical security controls in Azure IAAS environments.
• Provide risk analysis and end-to-end control design for new cloud services, ensuring cloud services align with security best practices.
• Secure configuration and operation of cloud networks, firewalls, and edge protection.
• Design and enhance cloud security strategies and alerting mechanisms.
• Define system security requirements including encryption and key management.
• Implement Azure security features like DDOS protection and monitoring.
• Facilitate threat modelling and remediation planning.
• Monitor for security breaches and intrusions.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cloud risks and industry standards.

The candidate:

• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Azure AD.
• Experience with Azure security configurations and certifications.
• Familiarity with M365 E5 security features.
• Experience with networking components (Switches, Routers, Domain Controllers).
• Understanding of encryption, key management, and IAAS design.
• Knowledge of compliance standards (CIS, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Experience in risk analysis and compliance in cloud environments.
• Ability to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation.
• Experience in defending hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises and cloud (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS), with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Awareness of the latest security and technological developments, and the ability to integrate these into your work.

Please apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation:

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Cloud Security Engineer - Liverpool