Azure Cloud Security Engineer

General Dynamics UK Limited
Oakdale
11 months ago
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Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experiencedAzure Cloud Security Engineerto join our dynamic team.

As a technical engineer, you will work with vendors, architectural teams and department management to continually improve information technology infrastructure as well as drive the adoption of the latest technologies. You will work closely with the IT Leadership team and Cyber security team to deliver transformation aligned to a “Cloud First” strategy. You will provide mentoring and training to others both within and outside of the IT Services department.

Typical Responsibilities Include

  • Review, recommend and implement security solutions within an Azure cloud environment to meet industry best practice.
  • Utilize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect and secure endpoints. Perform forensic investigation and analysis and remediation.
  • Implement and manage security measures using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Implement and manage security measures using Azure Policy.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, particularly within the Azure ecosystem, and be proficient in using Microsoft Sentinel as a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) tool. Additionally, expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and experience as a SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst is essential.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is £45,000 to £57,000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package. We offer either remote working for qualified candidates or hybrid working - for this role we would be looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

  • A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
  • A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
  • A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Information Technology
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing

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