Reporting directly to the Group IT Director, the Senior IT Cloud and Cyber Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and cybersecurity architectures, ensuring robust, scalable, and resilient IT services. The role demands an expert-level understanding of modern IT infrastructures, security frameworks, and cloud computing
Client Details
This is a medium sized manufacturing organisation that specialises within the healthcare sector.
Description
Cloud & Cybersecurity Architecture:
- Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures aligned with business growth.
- Enhance security controls and implement Zero Trust architecture across all systems.
- Automate security and compliance processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
Risk & Compliance Management:
- Lead security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation plans.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
- Develop security monitoring and incident response playbooks to strengthen cyber resilience.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement:
- Partner with business leaders to understand evolving IT needs and translate them into scalable solutions.
- Present strategic IT solutions and risk assessments to senior leadership and board members.
- Work closely with security, compliance, and legal teams to align IT strategies with regulatory requirements.
Profile
- Cloud Infrastructure & Security:
- Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune, ASR, AVD, Defender, Sentinel, Log Analytics)
- O365 Security & Compliance (M365 Defender, DLP, Purview, Compliance Manager)
- Hybrid and multi-cloud security architecture
- Automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, Azure CLI)
- Enterprise Networking & Infrastructure:
- Windows Server 2022, 2019, Active Directory, GPO, PKI
- Hyper-V and VMware virtualisation technologies
- Advanced networking (Cisco/Dell switches, SonicWall/ Palo Alto Firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, NAC)
- Storage solutions (SAN/NAS, Dell EMC, Azure Files/Blobs)
- Secure file transfer and automation (SFTP, Azure Data Factory, MFT solutions)
- Security & Risk Management:
- Compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus)
Job Offer
This is a diverse and exciting contract opportunity across infrastructure, cloud and security, offering a very competitive rate Outside IR35. They are also looking for someone to start immediately.