Cloud & AI Security Architect

InfraView - Specialist Cloud & IT Infrastructure Technology Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InfraView - Specialist Cloud & IT Infrastructure Technology Recruitment is seeking a Cloud & AI Security Architect to design, implement and optimise security solutions across Microsoft cloud environments.

You will work with Defender for Cloud, CSPM, Azure policy, Key Vault, Azure Firewall, WAF and DDoS, and help secure AI applications and agent identity governance. This remote UK role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and direct customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CSPM & workload protection).
• Strong understanding of securing Azure infrastructure, applications, data and cloud-native workloads.
• Experience implementing Azure security controls: Azure Policy, Key Vault, Azure Firewall, WAF, DDoS Protection.
• Ability to work with customers to deliver security consultancy and technical implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise Microsoft cloud security solutions across Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Configure Defender for Cloud CSPM and workload protection.
• Secure Azure workloads across servers, containers, databases, storage and AI services.
• Implement security controls using Defender for Cloud DevOps security and GitHub Advanced Security.
• Develop and enforce Azure security baselines using Azure Policy and best practices.
• Implement and maintain Azure security controls including Key Vault, Azure Firewall, WAF and DDoS Protection.
• Assist customers in securing AI applications using Azure AI Content Safety, Prompt Shields and runtime protection.
• Focus on agent identity, access controls, governance and security with Microsoft Entra Agent ID.

Skills

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Security

Azure Policy

Key Vault

Azure Firewall

WAF

DDoS Protection

AI Security

GitHub Advanced Security

Tools

GitHub Advanced Security

Defender for Cloud DevOps security

Job description

Cloud & AI Security Architect – Microsoft – Remote, UK – £80,000 - £90,000

Working with a growing Microsoft-focused Managed Service Provider looking to recruit an experienced Cloud & AI Security Architect to join its expanding practice.

This is in arguably their most exciting practice, in the emerging "AI Security" world.

You’ll play a key role in designing, implementing and improving security solutions across complex Microsoft cloud environments, working with customers to protect their infrastructure, applications, data and AI services.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, GitHub Advanced Security, Azure platform security and the emerging capabilities around AI agent identity and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and optimise Microsoft cloud security solutions across Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including Cloud Security Posture Management and workload protection.
• Secure Azure workloads across servers, containers, databases, storage and AI services.
• Implement security controls using Defender for Cloud DevOps security and GitHub Advanced Security.
• Develop and enforce Azure security baselines using Azure Policy and Microsoft cloud security best practices.
• Implement and maintain Azure security controls, including Key Vault, Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS Protection.
• Help customers secure AI applications using Azure AI Content Safety, Prompt Shields and runtime protection capabilities.
• Microsoft Entra Agent ID and Microsoft Agent 365, focusing on agent identity, access controls, governance and security.

Ideal Experience

• Strong experience working with Microsoft security technologies within enterprise or managed service environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including CSPM and cloud workload protection.
• Good understanding of securing Azure infrastructure, applications, data and cloud-native workloads.
• Experience implementing Azure security controls, including Azure Policy, Key Vault, Azure Firewall, WAF and DDoS Protection.
• Understanding of cloud security architecture, identity and access management, threat protection and security posture management.
• Experience working directly with customers to deliver security consultancy, technical implementation or project-based solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

“Nice to have”

• Experience securing AI applications and workloads using Azure AI Content Safety and Prompt Shields.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Agent ID and Microsoft Agent 365, or related technologies covering AI agent identity, access and governance.
• Familiarity with AI risk management, responsible AI principles, and emerging agentic AI security challenges.
• Relevant Microsoft security certifications, such as AZ-500, SC-100 or equivalent.

This is a great role, in a great business with lots of room for progression!