Cloud Security Engineer - M365, Azure, E5, Defender, DLP, Hybrid (2d/week Liverpool) Outside IR35
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Job Description: 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, making it suitable 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.
- Ensure compliance with security standards such as CIS, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
- Manage and investigate security incidents, particularly related to email.
- Utilize E5 security tools, including Defender and Entra ID, in security operations.
Skills Required:
- Proven track record as a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer in M365 Azure environment.
- Solid knowledge of E5 Suite and Zscaler.
- Familiarity with best security practices and frameworks (CIS, NIST).
- Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and security investigations.
- Strong understanding of InfoSec principles related to Windows and Microsoft 365.
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Liverpool
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Cloud Security Engineer - M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Investigations, Zscaler, DLP, EntraID, Purview, Defender, QRadar, VPNS, Best Practices, Email, Darktrace, Network, Server Hardening, SecOps, 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, NIST, PCI-DSS) 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.
Skills Required as Cloud Security Engineer:
- Commutable from Liverpool
- Proven track record as a hands on Cloud Security Engineer in M365 Azure environment
- E5 Suite
- Zscaler knowledge
- Best Security Practices
- CIS, NIST etc
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.
Skills Required: 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.
£400 Per day
Liverpool (2 days/week, Remote the rest), UK
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Hybrid
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Job Description: 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, making it suitable 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.
- Ensure compliance with security standards such as CIS, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
- Manage and investigate security incidents, particularly related to email.
- Utilize E5 security tools, including Defender and Entra ID, in security operations.
Skills Required:
- Proven track record as a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer in M365 Azure environment.
- Solid knowledge of E5 Suite and Zscaler.
- Familiarity with best security practices and frameworks (CIS, NIST).
- Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and security investigations.
- Strong understanding of InfoSec principles related to Windows and Microsoft 365.
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Liverpool
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Cloud Security Engineer - M365, Azure, E5, CIS, Investigations, Zscaler, DLP, EntraID, Purview, Defender, QRadar, VPNS, Best Practices, Email, Darktrace, Network, Server Hardening, SecOps, 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, NIST, PCI-DSS) 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.
Skills Required as Cloud Security Engineer:
- Commutable from Liverpool
- Proven track record as a hands on Cloud Security Engineer in M365 Azure environment
- E5 Suite
- Zscaler knowledge
- Best Security Practices
- CIS, NIST etc
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.
Skills Required: 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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