Skills

Communication Incident Response Cloud Security Monitoring Azure Agile

Job Specifications

Security Engineer

Salary: £70k - £90K

Travel: 2 days a week in Central London Office (3 days WFH)

Financial Services company is seeking a skilled Security Engineer with strong experience in Azure environments and a track record of working within lean Cyber Security teams (approx. 5 people). This is a broad, hands-on role split between Security Operations and project-based work across Azure, Zero Trust, DLP, and IAM.

You’ll play a pivotal role in both the day-to-day running of security operations and the strategic delivery of cloud security initiatives. The role demands a proactive mindset and a collaborative approach & someone who’s comfortable translating complex security issues into business-friendly language and helping drive security best practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Split focus:
50% on Security Operations (monitoring, threat detection, incident response)
50% on project delivery (Azure, Zero Trust, DLP, IAM)
Embed security controls and guardrails within Azure environments
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external assurance frameworks
Support deployment and optimisation of tools such as Microsoft E5, Qualys, Zscaler, and Forcepoint
Collaborate with stakeholders to clearly communicate technical risks and recommendations

Key Skills & Experience

Deep experience in Azure Security, including guardrails and governance
Preferably hands-on knowledge of tools such as Microsoft E5, Qualys, Zscaler, Forcepoint
Familiar with DLP, IAM, and Zero Trust concepts
Experience working in small, agile security teams
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to engage non-technical stakeholders and promote security awareness
Preferred certifications: CISSP, AZ-500

About the Company

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