Cloud Engineer (With Azure Security experience)
On site
Southampton, United Kingdom
Full Time
27-11-2024
Job Specifications
LOCATION: Southampton
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Budget: £65,000 - £75,000
Hybrid working (3 days in the office/on-site and 2 days working from home) pattern.
Hours Per Week: 37.5
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Cloud and Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and management of secure cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role is essential in safeguarding the organization's cloud infrastructure by employing security best practices and Azure-native features to ensure system confidentiality, integrity, and uptime.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cloud Architecture & Management:
Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of Microsoft Azure cloud services.
Manage virtual networks, storage, and other cloud resources.
Design and deploy Azure high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Security Governance:
Develop and enforce security protocols across cloud platforms, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
Utilize Azure's security suite, including tools like Azure Security Center, Sentinel, and Key Vault, to enhance security.
Conduct routine security evaluations and address vulnerabilities.
Incident Monitoring & Response:
Actively monitor for security incidents and respond accordingly.
Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Risk and Compliance Oversight:
Ensure alignment with industry-specific regulations and data protection laws (eg, GDPR, HIPAA).
Perform risk assessments and establish risk mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with development, IT, and operations teams to integrate security measures within the DevOps framework.
Serve as a resource for security best practices.
Continuous Innovation:
Stay up to date with cybersecurity trends and advancements in the Azure ecosystem.
Pursue ongoing education and skill development.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or an equivalent field is preferred.
Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CSSP, CISSP, or CEH are advantageous.
Professional Experience:
Solid experience in cybersecurity and cloud engineering.
Proficiency with Azure services and security features.
Strong knowledge of Azure networking, Firewalls, and security principles.
Core Competencies:
Expertise in cloud security, particularly within the Azure environment.
Advanced knowledge of Azure compute, storage, networking, and databases.
Experience with Azure Sentinel and Scripting languages (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
Familiarity with Azure DevOps and automated deployment.
Understanding of containerization (desired).
Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a team-oriented approach.
About the Company
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