Cloud Security Engineer - M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Zscaler, DLP Hybrid (2d/week Liverpool) Outside IR35

Cloud Security Engineer - M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Zscaler, DLP Hybrid (2d/week Liverpool) Outside IR35

Posted 1 week ago by NST Recruitment Limited

£450 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Liverpool (2 days/week, Remote the rest), UK

Summary: This role is for a Cloud Security Engineer specializing in M365 and Azure environments, requiring hands-on expertise in security practices and tools. The position is hybrid, with two days a week onsite in Liverpool and the remainder remote. The role is classified as outside IR35, indicating a favorable tax status for contractors. Candidates with experience in fintech or banking are preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as security authority for M365 and Azure environments, implementing best practices.
  • Engage in hands-on engineering tasks related to security infrastructure.
  • Manage and oversee security tools including E5 security tools, Defender, and Entra ID.
  • Conduct investigations related to security incidents, particularly in email.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards such as CIS.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record as a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer in M365 Azure environment.
  • Solid knowledge of Azure, M365, and E5 suite.
  • Experience with Zscaler and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
  • Familiarity with security best practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of networking and server hardening.

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: Liverpool

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cloud Security Engineer - M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Investigations, Zscaler, DLP, EntraID, Purview, Best Practices, Email, Darktrace, Network, Server Hardening, SecOps, Best Practice, Risk, Financial Services, Infrastructure, InfoSec, MFA, MDM, Encryption, Firewalls, Governance, Microsoft, Windows, O365, Defender, Hybrid (2d/week Liverpool) Outside IR35

This is a fantastic Cloud Security Engineer contract opportunity to join a leading tech organisation.

The Cloud Security Engineer position is Hybrid with 2 days a week onsite in the Liverpool office, remote the other 3.

The Cloud Security Engineer is Outside IR35 .

As Cloud Security Engineer you will act as security authority for the existing M365 and Cloud (Azure) environments, championing best practice (eg CIS) whilst being hands on from an engineering perspective. As Cloud Security Engineer solid Azure, M365 and E5 suite knowledge is essential. Strong Infrastructure with all things InfoSec related regarding Windows, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Azure, SharePoint environments, firewalls etc is essential as Cloud Security Engineer including Networking and Server Hardening etc. Experience with DLP (Data Loss Prevention) is essential as Cloud Security Engineer with knowledge of Zscaler being essential, Darktrace is a bonus. Knowledge of best practices and procedures in relation to general Security such as CIS and experience of investigations (for example email) are essential as Cloud Security Engineer as is knowledge of the associated E5 security tools, Defender (including for Cloud), Entra ID, Sentinel, etc as Cloud Security Engineer. Any experience as a Cloud Security Engineer within the fintech, banking, investment space is highly desirable as Cloud Security Engineer but not essential.

Key skills as Cloud Security Engineer:

  • Commutable from Liverpool
  • Proven track record as a hands on Cloud Security Engineer in M365 Azure environment
  • E5 Suite
  • Zscaler
  • Best Security Practices CIS

Desirable skills as Cloud Security Engineer

  • Microsoft Certifications
  • Azure Certifications
  • InfoSec Certifications

This is an exceptional Cloud Security Engineer opportunity with exciting projects and longevity on offer.

Key skills: M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Investigations, Zscaler, DLP, EntraID, Purview, Best Practices, Email, Darktrace, Network, Server Hardening, SecOps, Best Practice, Risk, Financial Services, Infrastructure, InfoSec, MFA, MDM, Encryption, Firewalls, Governance, Microsoft, Windows, O365, Defender, Hybrid (2d/week Liverpool) Outside IR35

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