Azure Security Engineer

Futureheads are looking for a Senior Azure Security Engineer to join a well known client of ours. In this hands-on role, you’ll be the go-to expert for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions that protect our systems and data, while ensuring we stay compliant with key standards.
What You’ll Do

Design and implement secure Azure cloud architectures, following industry best practices. Create and support cloud security policies and procedures. Perform risk assessments and security reviews, contributing to the overall security strategy and roadmaps. Integrate security into our DevOps and application teams’ workflows, making sure security is built into everything we do. Leverage Microsoft’s security stack: You’ll configure and manage tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Sentinel. You’ll also set up information protection and compliance measures using Microsoft Purview, manage encryption keys in Azure Key Vault, and lead efforts with our SOC and managed Sentinel provider to respond to incidents. Focus on compliance: ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIS2 requirements. Support documentation, audits, insider risk management, and eDiscovery, and use metrics like Secure Score to drive continual improvement. Monitor and respond: Set up alerts and dashboards, participate in investigating security incidents, and help build the business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

You’ll work alongside DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams — offering advice, sharing security knowledge, and clearly communicating risks and solutions to different stakeholders.
What We’re Looking ForSkills & ExperienceA degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.At least 5 years in cloud security roles, including 3+ years focused on Microsoft Azure.Enterprise experience, ideally in regulated industries.Deep understanding of Azure security and Microsoft Defender tools.Advanced skills with Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Defender for Endpoint.Hands-on experience with Entra ID/Active Directory, Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management.Comfortable scripting with PowerShell and the Microsoft Graph API for automating security tasks.Proven knowledge of security compliance standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2).Familiarity with Azure firewalls, security and application groups, and endpoint management.CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), or actively working toward itAt least one of: MS-500, SC-400, or SC-900Bonus points for CISSP, CISM, or CCSP certifications.Soft SkillsGreat communicator, able to explain complex issues to both technical and non-technical colleagues.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Able to draft clear documentation and work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.Confident presenting recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.Benefits24 days holiday (increasing to 29 days), plus your birthday offWellness days and enhanced parental leaveHealth cash plan (Medicash)Flexible Fridays (early finish opportunity)Hybrid workingEmployee assistance and travel loan schemes

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.