Cloud Security Engineer

1 week ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Emerald Publishing Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year
Cloud Security Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote first, UK

Compensation: circa £60,000


Description The Cloud Security Engineer will play a key role in safeguarding Emerald's data and IT infrastructure by implementing and managing robust security measures. This role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, oversees disaster recovery processes, and provides technical support to the wider team. The successful candidate will conduct an in-depth analysis of the entire infrastructure estate to assess current security status and deliver actionable recommendations.

Location: We perform at our best when we feel trusted and are able to choose an approach to working that suits us best, which is why we are a remote-first company. However, we also believe in face to face collaboration, and our UK colleagues meet once a month for team time and quarterly for company get togethers in our Leeds office, so we ask that you be within a commutable distance that you are comfortable with in order to attend the office on those occasions.

About our Recruitment Process: We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief. As we understand the value of the transferability of skills and experiences, we are not looking for the 'perfect candidate' – we encourage everyone who is truly excited about our mission to apply.

We receive a high volume of interest in our roles and may close applications early if we reach capacity. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you require additional time to complete your application due to accessibility needs or other circumstances, please don't hesitate to contact us, we're happy to support you.

Day to day we'll trust you to:   
  • Design, document and implement security measures to protect IT infrastructure and data assets.
  • Collaborate as part of the Infrastructure team to plan and execute a disaster recovery solution
  • Provide technical support and guidance to team members across Technology, acting as Technical Security Subject Matter Expert
  • Provide technical security input to assist project delivery
  • Being responsible for technical delivery of the Security Roadmap
  • Build effective relationships with internal clients and external service providers.
  • Manage security monitoring alerts and provide efficient response and support
  • Provide technical Cyber Security and Security Breach incident and response
  • Manage Microsoft 365 E5 security stack
  • Provide regular security assessments and reports
  • Keep up to date with new attack vectors and security trends
  • Support ISM in the production of Information Security policies and procedures

You'll need to have:    Knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of Azure systems operations and architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps
  • Excellent personal time management and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication across all levels of the business.
  • Proven track record of timely delivery of projects
Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate
Experience
  • 3+ years proven experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
  • 3+ years' experience with Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
  • Proficient working knowledge and experience managing Microsoft 365 E5 security stack
  • Experience of managing Microsoft Azure Sentinel desirable
  • Experience with enterprise level vulnerability management

What's in it for you? At Emerald, we value our people. Becoming a part of our team means you'll join a trusting and flexible environment and we've been flexified so you can trust that we're a truly flexible workplace. All we ask is that you attend the office once a month to come together with work colleagues. You'll also have numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills.

You'll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), remote flexible working, a discretionary performance bonus, 6% pension contribution (raising to 7% if you choose to increase your contribution above 2%) and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here.

Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience.

Please note - Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without restrictions or sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at and let us know.

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