Build secure, resilient cloud environments as an Azure Security Engineer supporting highly sensitive projects.
Company Overview
The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a specialist cloud and software engineering organisation delivering secure, high performance solutions for customers operating in security critical and highly regulated environments. This founder led technology business combines deep engineering capability with a culture that values accountability, intellectual curiosity and measurable impact. With continued growth and a strong reputation in secure cloud delivery, it offers genuine progression for high performing technical professionals.
Job Overview
This Azure Security Engineer opportunity is ideal for an experienced cloud security professional with advanced expertise across Microsoft's security stack. The Azure Security Engineer will take ownership of designing, implementing and optimising enterprise grade security controls across Azure environments, strengthening security posture, visibility and compliance across complex cloud estates.
Working from Cheltenham with remote flexibility, this Azure Security Engineer will collaborate with architects, DevOps teams and security operations specialists to embed secure by design principles across the full technology lifecycle. The Azure Security Engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and influencing stakeholders across the business.
Clearance: SC (UK Nationals Only)
Active Security Check clearance is mandatory for this Azure Security Engineer role. Applications are only open to UK Nationals who are eligible to hold and maintain SC clearance.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Designing, implementing and optimising security controls across Azure resources and services
Leading deployment and configuration of Microsoft Defender including Defender for Cloud, Endpoint, Identity, O365 and Cloud Apps
Administering and enhancing Microsoft Sentinel including workbook development, analytics rules, automation workflows and threat hunting
Managing data classification, labelling and lifecycle controls using Microsoft Purview and Information Protection
Integrating security tooling into CI and CD pipelines to support secure development practices
Leading incident investigations, triage and forensic analysis using Sentinel and Defender signals
Developing playbooks, runbooks and automated response workflows
Conducting cloud security assessments, gap analyses and remediation activities
Ensuring Azure environments align with ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR standards
Acting as subject matter expert for Azure security technologies and mentoring junior engineers
Here are the skills you'll need:
Proven experience as an Azure Security Engineer within enterprise scale environments
Deep technical expertise across Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview and Information Protection
Strong knowledge of cloud security architecture, threat detection and incident response
Experience aligning Azure security controls with ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR frameworks
Ability to provide technical leadership and influence cross functional teams
Active SC clearance and UK nationality
Work Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Here are the benefits of this job:
Competitive salary of £60,000 plus bonus and options scheme
Funded training and Microsoft security certifications
Flexible working arrangements with Cheltenham and remote options
Collaborative, low bureaucracy engineering environment
Clear progression within a growing cloud security organisation
A career as an Azure Security Engineer offers long term stability and strong earning potential as demand for secure cloud infrastructure continues to rise. Organisations across defence, government and regulated industries require experienced Azure Security Engineer professionals to protect critical systems and data. This sector rewards technical depth, leadership capability and continuous learning, making it a powerful long term career move for ambitious cloud security specialists.