Cloud Platform Leader: Azure, Security & Scale

Moneycorp; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced professional to own and execute the Azure platform strategy. The role involves defining measurable objectives, championing security standards, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while managing the platform as a product. Candidates should have a background in Azure engineering, security compliance, and cost management. This position offers a hybrid work model from London or Coventry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Azure platforms, including IaaS/PaaS.
• Strong background in identity and privileged access management.
• Skilled in FinOps practices and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Azure platform strategy.
• Champion security-by-design and Zero Trust principles.
• Oversee incident response for major events.

Skills

Azure & Cloud Engineering

Security, Compliance & Risk

Cost & Commercial Management

Networking & Integration

Observability & Reliability Engineering

Change, Incident & Release Management

Leadership & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA for commercial roles

Tools

Terraform/Bicep

Azure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-400)

Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)

ITIL 4 Foundation

Job description

A global payments firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced professional to own and execute the Azure platform strategy. The role involves defining measurable objectives, championing security standards, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while managing the platform as a product. Candidates should have a background in Azure engineering, security compliance, and cost management. This position offers a hybrid work model from London or Coventry.