Cloud & Security Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer - City of London (Hybrid) - 70K-80k + 15% Bonus & EXCELLENT Benefits

Robert Half have partnered with a well established organisation who's focus span both the financial service sector & real estate/ construction.

Established nearly 40 years ago they now have lent over £8billion to Housing organisations across the UK.

Due to continued growth their IT Director is looking to add an experienced Cloud & Cyber Engineer into his small team.

The role requires significant hands-on experience in a modern cloud-based environment and together with the MSP and MSSP, the role will have a strong emphasis on cyber and information security, service operations, incident, problem, infrastructure and systems management. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior infrastructure engineer to progress their knowledge and skills within this dynamic and rewarding organisation and in return, They're offering a competitive salary and other benefits, professional development, and an opportunity to work in a unique culture.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of service issues, incident and problem management. Working with members of the IT Team, the MSP/MSSP and external vendors to successful resolution and deployment of solutions
• Attend and contribute to regular MSP/MSSP Service Management and review meeting
• Motivate, mentor and train members of the IT Team, sharing knowledge and aiding personal growth and development
• Working with the IT Team and MSP/MSSP to harden security posture, configure, enhance and streamline the Azure and wider IT and SaaS environment, associated systems and infrastructure
• In partnership with the MSP/MSSP, manage the Azure, WVD/AVD, InTune infrastructure, IT Assets and Inventory to secure and detailed standards
• Ensure all in-scope systems operate securely and efficiently
• Proactive security hardening of the environment and IT estate, meeting or exceeding best-practice wherever possible
• Follow established procedures for identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities
• Conduct and document regular firewall audit reviews, scrutinising policies, rulesets, access controls, VPN's, networking to industry standards, e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS
• Establish positive working relationships within the business, and with key stakeholders and 3rd parties, with a particular focus on day-to-day and project activities with the MSP and MSSP

Skills in as many areas as possible of the below:

• PowerShell
• Qualys VMDR
• Microsoft InTune, Autopilot, Azure AD and Group Policy Administration
• Azure Virtual/Windows Desktops
• Microsoft Defender full stack (cloud, endpoint, server),
• Teams
• SharePoint
• Office 365
• Palo Alto Firewall administration and configure

What's on Offer:

• £70,000 - £80,000
• 15%-20% Bonus
• 13% Pension contribution
• 31 days annual leave
• Hybrid Working (2 days a week in Cannon Street Office)

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