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# Cloud Security Engineer

- **Company:** McGregor Boyall Associates Ltd.
- **Location:** Warwick, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000 - £85,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), ARM Architecture, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Microsoft InTune
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-9B7618A38444A91E68/

## About the Role

* Proven experience in a Cloud Security, Security Engineering or Cyber Security role.
 * Hands-on experience securing Microsoft Azure environments.
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID and Intune.
 * Experience with CSPM, CNAPP or cloud security tooling.
 * Understanding of Zero Trust architectures and modern identity security controls.
 * Experience working with security monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response processes.
 * Scripting or automation experience using Python, JavaScript, C# or similar.
 * Familiarity with OWASP, ISO27001 and NCSC CAF frameworks.
 * Exposure to Palo Alto Cortex XDR/Cloud Security would be advantageous.
 * Experience of GCP environments is desirable.

## Description

* Design, implement and maintain security controls across Microsoft Azure environments.
 * Manage cloud security posture, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and compliance issues.
 * Strengthen identity security through Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Access Management and least-privilege principles.
 * Administer and optimise Microsoft Defender, Defender for Cloud, Palo Alto Cortex and Strata security capabilities.
 * Maintain secure endpoint environments through Intune, Entra ID, EDR and MDM technologies.
 * Automate security workflows, reporting, policy deployment and remediation activities using Scripting and APIs.
 * Investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents alongside infrastructure, networking and security operations teams.
 * Contribute to security standards, documentation, operational procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

This is a senior technical position offering significant autonomy and exposure across SaaS, PaaS and IaaS environments. Acting as a subject matter expert for cloud security technologies, you will work closely with Architecture, Infrastructure, GRC, Project Delivery and third-party suppliers to enhance the organisation's security posture.

You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the development of security best practice across the wider business.