What you’ll be doing
As a Cloud Security Specialist, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our security posture across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading the deployment and management of Microsoft Defender XDR across Identity, Endpoint, Office, and Cloud Apps.
2. Implementing and maintaining phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication across all user devices.
3. Designing and enforcing conditional access and multi-factor authentication policies using Entra ID.
4. Collaborating with stakeholders to align security initiatives with business goals and maximise the value of our licence investments.
5. Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation plans for services including Entra ID, Defender XDR, and Microsoft Purview.
6. Providing technical leadership in shaping and rolling out security policies, including labelling and classification standards.
7. Promoting secure access practices through user education, clear documentation, and ongoing support.
8. 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:
9. Microsoft 365 Security and Entra ID, including conditional access and authentication strategies
10. Endpoint and cloud security configuration, policy enforcement, and incident response
11. Active Directory and directory services (including Azure AD and Oracle Unified Directory)
12. Microsoft security tools such as Defender, Sentinel, DLP, AIP, and passwordless/passkey deployments
13. Regulatory frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27002, and CIS Controls
14. Working with stakeholders across Information Security to align on strategy and implementation
It would also be great if you’re familiar with:
15. Identity platforms such as SailPoint and CyberArk
16. 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
17. An annual bonus of up to 10% (company & personal performance dependent)
18. BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
19. Life Assurance
20. Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
21. 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
22. BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
23. Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
24. Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
25. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
26. Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
27. Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’