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Base Pay Range

£85,000.00 - £95,000.00 plus excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Oversee the adoption of zero‑trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud‑first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud‑native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA).

Technology

• Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge.
• Microsoft Entra (AD), Server and SQL experience.
• O365 administration and design.
• Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
• Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices.

Summary

• Problem‑Solving & Decision‑Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast‑paced environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users.

Location & Working Hours

City of London, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid position with 3 days in the office.

Benefits & Salary

£85K - £95K plus excellent benefits.