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

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

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

Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Senior Cloud Security Engineer Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
Please ensure your

location is clear on your CV/application. As the role is 2 days a week on site in the Liverpool area - location is a factor,

applications without location

may be rejected

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SWITCHBOARD TO DISCUSS APPLICATIONS

Due to high volume we cannot discuss individual applications one of our Consultants will contact you if your application is suitable.

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