SC Cleared Azure Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer (Azure Focus) Location: Remote - UK (occasional travel to sites in the Midlands)Clearance: Active SC clearance required (DV eligible)Salary: Up to £85,000 per annumOverviewWe are supporting a UK-based technology company that develops secure, cloud-native platforms used in sensitive and high-assurance environments. They are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with strong Azure experience to help protect and strengthen their cloud infrastructure.The Role You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud security controls across Azure environments, while helping improve detection, response, and automation capabilities. This role combines hands-on engineering with operational security and offers exposure across cloud, infrastructure, and containerised systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement security controls across Azure infrastructure and servicesDevelop automation to enforce security standards and improve operational

efficiencyImplement and manage identity and access controlsSecure Infrastructure-as-Code deployments using Terraform or BicepStrengthen security across Kubernetes environments and CI/CD pipelinesDevelop and improve detection capabilities using SIEM and cloud-native toolingMaintain logging, monitoring, and alerting pipelinesIdentify and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud and endpoint systemsMaintain security documentation, procedures, and runbooksRequired Experience3+ years in cloud security engineering or security operationsHands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure environmentsExperience working with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel preferred)Strong incident response and investigation experienceKnowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, or similar)Experience securing containers and Kubernetes environmentsScripting or automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar)Strong understanding of modern security threats, attack techniques, and defence strategiesDesirableAzure security certifications (AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300 or similar)Experience with cloud-native security tooling such as Defender for CloudFamiliarity with recognised incident response frameworksWhat's on OfferRemote-first working with flexible arrangementsOpportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact systemsCollaborative, engineering-focused culture with strong autonomyExposure to modern cloud security challenges at scaleLong-term career growth in a rapidly evolving environment