Azure Cloud Security Architect & DevSecOps Leader

Hastings Direct; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual performance bonus

27 days annual leave

Pension contributions matched up to 10%

Mental wellbeing programme

Job summary

Hastings Direct is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to lead security engineering and guide teams on best practices. The role requires extensive IT security experience in an agile environment, strong cloud security skills, and a passion for mentoring. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, an attractive salary with additional benefits, and opportunities to grow in a forward-thinking digital insurance provider. Join us to help shape our technology landscape while ensuring customer trust and security.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in IT Security working in an agile environment.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Strong proficiency in leveraging data and advanced analytics to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach teams on security engineering practices.
• Define and implement best practices and controls.
• Drive engagement across Scrum Teams for better delivery.

Skills

IT Security experience

Transformational leadership

Mentoring skills

Cloud security

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data analytics

Tools

Azure

Jira

Microsoft Defender

Azure DevOps

Job description

Hastings Direct is looking for a Principal Security Engineer to lead security engineering and guide teams on best practices. The role requires extensive IT security experience in an agile environment, strong cloud security skills, and a passion for mentoring. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, an attractive salary with additional benefits, and opportunities to grow in a forward-thinking digital insurance provider. Join us to help shape our technology landscape while ensuring customer trust and security.