Cloud Security Engineer – M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Hybrid (2d/week Liverpool) Outside IR35 £400 - 450/day

NST Recruitment Limited
Liverpool
9 months ago
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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 isHybrid with 2 days a week onsite in the Liverpool office, remote the other 3.


The Cloud Security Engineer isOutside 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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