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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Security Consultant - **Company:** Quorum Cyber Security Limited - **Location:** Redruth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, EndPointSecurity, Data Logging, Microsoft Sentinel - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-security-consultant/quorum-cyber-security-limited-job107661261 ## About the Role * Strong understanding of Microsoft cloud security, including Azure, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra and Microsoft 365 security services. * Strong knowledge of the Defender suite, Sentinel, Entra ID, identity security, endpoint and cloud workload protection, and security operations concepts. * Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and guidance, including CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture. * Experience with IAM, RBAC, Conditional Access, encryption, networking, logging, monitoring and secure configuration in Microsoft cloud environments. * Hands-on experience implementing or supporting security tools such as Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps and Entra. * Ability to create clear technical documentation and contribute to HLDs, LLDs, implementation plans and service transition artefacts. * Strong communication, workshop and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to coordinate assigned delivery activities across customers, SOC, engineering, managed services and project teams. * Analytical mindset with attention to detail, problem-solving skills and a focus on delivery quality. * Understanding of Professional Services delivery, including scope, time, quality, customer satisfaction, utilisation and when to escalate delivery risks. ## Description To deliver and lead customer-facing Professional Services engagements that help clients assess, design, implement and onboard Microsoft cloud security capabilities. This role leads defined workstreams and smaller projects, supports XDR managed-service onboarding, produces high-quality delivery documentation and ensures customer environments are ready for transition into operational service across Azure, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra and Microsoft 365 security services. What I Do Is: * Lead assigned customer-facing cloud security workstreams and smaller projects, including discovery, assessments, workshops, implementation tasks, documentation and customer updates. * Assess Microsoft cloud environments, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Defender XDR, Sentinel and Entra, for security risks, compliance gaps and onboarding readiness. * Support and, where appropriate, lead XDR managed-service onboarding activities by validating technical readiness, required integrations, data source coverage, alerting and handover requirements. * Design and implement cloud security controls and configuration improvements, escalating complex design decisions to the Lead Cloud Security Consultant when required. * Produce delivery artefacts including discovery outputs, recommendations, implementation plans, HLD/LLD contributions, configuration records and transition-to-service documentation. * Advise clients on cloud security good practice, governance, policies, operational improvements and Microsoft security capability adoption. * Coordinate project tasks, customer actions and technical dependencies for assigned workstreams to keep delivery moving and risks visible. * Support integration of security controls into cloud operations, DevOps practices, SOC processes and customer operating models. * Work with SOC, engineering, managed services, project managers and customer stakeholders to ensure smooth handover into BAU operations. * Support presales and discovery activities by providing technical input when required. * Stay current with Microsoft cloud security capabilities, emerging threats and regulatory requirements., * Assigned customer engagements, workstreams and smaller projects are delivered to scope, on time and with clear customer sign-off. * Customers are successfully onboarded into managed service with agreed integrations, controls and handover requirements completed. * Cloud security risks and onboarding gaps are clearly identified, prioritised and remediated or transitioned into an agreed improvement plan. * HLD/LLD contributions, implementation documentation and handover artefacts are accurate, consistent and reusable. * Security controls are integrated into cloud operations, SOC processes and customer operating models. * Customers view me as a trusted advisor and value the Professional Services engagement. * Billable utilisation, delivery quality and customer satisfaction expectations are achieved. * Stakeholders in SOC, engineering and managed services have the information needed to operate the service effectively. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Build Delightful Mobile Experiences with Kotlin, Realm, and Atlas Device Sync](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/694-build-delightful-mobile-experiences-with-kotlin-realm-and-atlas-device-sync) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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