About the role
We're looking for an experienced Azure Security Engineer to join a high-profile cloud transformation programme focused on building and securing a modern Azure data and AI platform. This role will suit someone who enjoys getting hands-on with technology, working closely with engineering teams, and building security into solutions from day one rather than reviewing them afterwards.
Responsibilities
•Embedding security across Azure-based data, application and AI services
•Working closely with Developers, Data Engineers, AI Engineers and Architects to deliver secure solutions
•Building security into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code deployments
•Strengthening identity, access management and cloud governance controls
•Investigating vulnerabilities, improving security posture and driving remediation activities
•Helping establish scalable, automated security practices that can be adopted across engineering teams
Requirements
•Strong hands-on Azure Security experience
•Experience with Entra ID, RBAC, Key Vault, Azure Policy and private networking
•A background in DevSecOps, including securing CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
•Experience with Terraform and/or Bicep
•Knowledge of application and API security, authentication and access management
•Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python or Azure CLI
•The ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and provide practical, engineering-focused security guidance
Nice to have
•Experience with modern data and AI technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Purview, Azure AI Services, Defender for Cloud or Sentinel
•Experience securing large-scale data platforms, AI solutions or cloud-native applications
Conditions
No conditions stated in the vacancy.
