Cloud Infrastructure & Security Lead - Azure / Microsoft 365 - Insurance - £80,000-£95,000 + Bonus

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure & Security Lead to oversee the transition to a fully cloud-based environment. This hybrid role combines responsibilities in infrastructure engineering and security management, ensuring compliance with security frameworks and effective vendor management. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure and Microsoft 365, along with a proven ability to lead a small team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Azure and Microsoft 365 required.
• Experience with security frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transition to fully Cloud-based Infrastructure.
• Enforce and design security and access management policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat monitoring.

Skills

Windows Infrastructure

Azure

Microsoft 365

Security

Vendor Management

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Cloud Infrastructure & Security Lead – Azure / Microsoft 365

Client: Insurance

Salary: £80,000-£95,000 + Bonus

Location: London / Hybrid

Skills: Windows Infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, Vendor Management

The role:

My client are looking for a knowledgeable Infrastructure & Security Engineer to join their team.

The organisation operates a hybrid working environment, with 3 days in the office per week and 2 working from home.

The position is a blend of Microsoft Azure, 365 and Infrastructure Engineering combined with Security work, and will cover both BAU and project work.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure:
• Continuing the journey from on-prem to fully Cloud based Infrastructure (Azure)
• Provide expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms
• Automation where appropriate via IaC and DevOps methodologies
• Managing EoL and decommissioning for legacy tech
• Effectively writing technical documentation
• Overseeing EUC via Intune
• Managing patch work
• Helping the firm grow into a fully Cloud based technical environment
• Security:
• Enforcing and designing Security and access management policies
• IAM management
• Azure AD, MFA, SSO, PAM etc.
• Threat monitoring and detection – Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, SIEM etc.
• Adhering to security frameworks – ISO27001, NIST, GDPR
• Conducting risk assessments

Core skills required:

• Strong Azure and Microsoft 365 experience (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Azure Infrastructure, Defender, Sentinel)
• Strong Security experience around ISO27001, NIST and related areas
• IAM experience
• Threat Management and Incident Response
• Networking & Network Security – Firewalls, VPN’s etc.
• 3rd Party and Vendor Management
• Ability to lead by example and lead a small team

Please apply ASAP for more information.