Overview
Cloud Security Specialist (Azure AD, M365/O365 Security) – BT Group. Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office (flexible 2 days remote).
What you’ll be doing
As a Cloud Security Specialist, you’ll lead and deliver identity and cloud security solutions across people, processes, and technologies. You’ll bring deep technical expertise in areas such as PAM, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft security tools like DLP, AIP, and Defender, while collaborating across teams and supporting stakeholders on a wide range of security topics.
In this role you’ll strengthen our security posture across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the deployment and management of Microsoft Defender XDR across Identity, Endpoint, Office, and Cloud Apps.
* Implementing and maintaining phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication across all user devices.
* Designing and enforcing conditional access and multi-factor authentication policies using Entra ID.
* Collaborating with stakeholders to align security initiatives with business goals and maximise value from licence investments.
* Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation plans for services including Entra ID, Defender XDR, and Microsoft Purview.
* Providing technical leadership in shaping and rolling out security policies, including labelling and classification standards.
* Promoting secure access practices through user education, clear documentation, and ongoing support.
* Staying ahead of evolving threats and proactively adapting controls to counter emerging risks.
The Skills You’ll Need
We’re looking for someone with a strong foundation in cloud and identity security, and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you’ll have experience with:
* Microsoft 365 Security and Entra ID, including conditional access and authentication strategies
* Endpoint and cloud security configuration, policy enforcement, and incident response
* Active Directory and directory services (including Azure AD and Oracle Unified Directory)
* Microsoft security tools such as Defender, Sentinel, DLP, AIP, and passwordless/passkey deployments
* Regulatory frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27002, and CIS Controls
* Working with stakeholders across Information Security to align on strategy and implementation
It would also be great if you’re familiar with:
* Identity platforms such as SailPoint and CyberArk
* Creating and communicating telemetry data across identity systems, and working with SOC/SIEM teams to ensure compliance
Our leadership standards
Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely – I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes – I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out: Delivering for the customer – I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy – I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future: Growth mindset – I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future – I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
Benefits
* An annual bonus of up to 10% (company & personal performance dependent)
* BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* Life Assurance
* Exclusive colleague discounts on our BT broadband packages
* 50% off EE mobile plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM plans
* BT TV, including TNT Sport and NOW Entertainment, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
* Support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
* Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships, etc.
* 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Volunteering days to give back to the local community
* New electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as “My EV”
About Us
BT Group was the world’s first telco. We are undergoing a transformation to deliver secure, connected experiences and invest in digital infrastructure, AI and technology to create the UK’s best telco and a better customer experience.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE
Although these roles are listed as full-time, we welcome flexible working arrangements. We will offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please inform us.
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