IT Cloud & Security Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Cloud & Security Engineer to strengthen and secure the Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms that support our global ministry.

This hands-on role will design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure, improve our security posture and help ensure that critical technology services remain reliable and available. You will provide technical expertise, collaborating with developers and stakeholders, and use automation to improve efficiency and consistency.

Working as part of the Infrastructure Team within ODI-IT, you will collaborate closely with IT Security and colleagues across the worldwide organisation. You will also help identify, investigate, contain and recover from security incidents, with significant overlap required with European business hours.

WHAT MIGHT YOU ACTUALLY BE DOING?

• Lead the design, deployment, maintenance and backup of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Provide expert cloud infrastructure guidance to developers, IT colleagues and stakeholders across Open Doors.

• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities, strengthening our global Azure and Microsoft 365 security posture as threats evolve.

• Lead automation initiatives that improve the efficiency, reliability and consistency of IT services.

• Partner with the IT Security team to investigate, contain, eradicate and recover from security incidents.

• Lead or contribute technical expertise to projects, explaining complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues., Please note we’re not responsible for the content of job ads, as they’re posted by the recruiter. We’ll aim to resolve the reported issue and we’ll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

• A committed and practicing Christian, able to affirm the Open Doors Statement of Faith and our vision, mission and Core Values.

• A degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; Microsoft certifications are highly desirable.

• Substantial hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking, architecture, databases, application deployment and performance optimisation.

• Experience across Microsoft 365 technologies, together with advanced analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive, service-oriented and organised approach, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Excellent English communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build relationships across cultures and make complex technical concepts accessible.

£40,067 - £52,423 per year Full-time Permanent Faith-based

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