Cloud Security Engineer (SC or DV Cleared)

Cloud Security Engineer

Central Government | Azure Security | IAM | DevSecOps | SC Cleared | Hybrid | Competitive Rate

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement security controls across the Azure environment underpinning this mission-critical national programme. You will be responsible for ensuring the platform meets the highest government and law enforcement security standards across identity, access management, encryption, monitoring and compliance.

About the Programme

We are supporting a major central Government client on a mission-critical digital transformation programme to replace a legacy case management system with a modern, secure, cloud-native platform hosted on Microsoft Azure.

The new platform will automate referral ingestion, triage and case-handling workflows, integrate with key national systems, provide secure APIs for data exchange with partners, and deliver significant improvements in operational reporting, resilience and scalability.

This is a multidisciplinary programme bringing together a full delivery team to design, build, secure and support the platform from the ground up. It is an opportunity to work on nationally important digital infrastructure within a technically demanding and rewarding environment.

Working Arrangements

Location: Hybrid – various UK locations. Candidates must be able to attend site as required.

Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered.

Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience. To be discussed on application.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across the Azure cloud environment
• Own identity and access management (IAM), encryption, audit logging and monitoring capabilities
• Lead vulnerability management, security assessment and remediation activities
• Ensure compliance with government and law enforcement security standards and frameworks
• Collaborate with platform, DevOps and backend teams to embed security across the delivery lifecycle (DevSecOps)
• Conduct security reviews of architecture, infrastructure and application designs
• Support incident response and security operations activities as required

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud security controls within Microsoft Azure
• Deep knowledge of IAM, encryption, audit logging, vulnerability management and compliance frameworks
• Experience working to government or law enforcement security standards
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure-by-design approaches
• Active SC Clearance (essential – candidates without this will not be considered)

Desirable

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or Microsoft Security certifications
• Experience with NCSC guidance, Cyber Essentials Plus or government security classification frameworks
• Experience delivering within highly classified or law enforcement environments

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements above, please get in touch as soon as possible with:

• Your current CV
• Your availability / notice period
• Your expected day rate
• Confirmation of your current SC clearance status (level and whether currently active)

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates will be progressed without delay.

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