Cyber Security Engineer

Big Red Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Red Recruitment in the United Kingdom seeks a hands-on Cloud Security specialist to join a growing cybersecurity consultancy. You’ll work on Azure security, Entra ID, PIM and PAM, with mentoring from experienced architects and a route toward Security Architecture.

You’ll own delivery for client projects, turn high-level designs into detailed solutions, and produce test plans and runbooks. Expect to work with Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Monitor and Log Analytics in a

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Azure security experience
• Practical knowledge of PIM/PAM
• Ability to troubleshoot complex access and policy issues

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery on client projects
• Turn high-level designs into detailed solutions
• Build documentation, test plans and runbooks
• Collaborate with security architects and clients

Skills

Azure security

PIM

PAM

Client communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

What if your next Cloud Security role was designed to take you beyond engineering?

You’ll join a growing cybersecurity consultancy where you can get hands-on with complex Azure security, identity, PIM and PAM work while sitting directly within the Architecture team. That means challenging projects now, exposure to experienced architects, and a genuine route into Security Architecture when you’re ready.

Backed by a large, established parent organisation, they combine the variety and close-knit feel of a specialist consultancy with the stability and opportunities of a much larger group.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, PIM and PAM.

You’ll secure Azure environments across identity, governance, networking, workload protection and monitoring, working with technologies including Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.

You’ll work closely with experienced security architects, taking high-level designs and turning them into detailed technical solutions, build documentation, test plans and operational runbooks. Experience with Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell or Azure CLI will also be valuable.

It’s a customer-facing position where you’ll own pieces of technical delivery, solve complex security problems and work directly with clients across major projects.

What Are They Looking For?

The priorities are simple: strong hands-on Azure security experience and practical PIM/PAM knowledge.

You’ll understand cloud security principles such as least privilege, defence in depth and secure-by-design, and be comfortable troubleshooting complex access, policy and configuration issues.

Previous consultancy experience is a big plus. Projects can move quickly, so this will suit someone who enjoys variety, communicates confidently with customers and is comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone when required.

You’ll also need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Nice to Have - Not Must Have

They’re looking for the right person, not someone who ticks every box.

• Experience with Microsoft Purview would be particularly valuable, alongside Sentinel, Defender XDR, Azure DevOps/GitHub, CNI or other regulated environments.
• Microsoft certifications including AZ-500, AZ-104, SC-300, SC-400 or SC-100 are welcomed but aren’t essential.

Why This Role?

You’re joining as an engineer, but you’ll sit directly within the Architecture team. That gives you exposure to experienced architects from day one and a genuine opportunity to move towards Cloud or Security Architecture as your career develops. You’ll also get the chance to broaden your skills across different technologies, customers and security projects rather than being pigeonholed into one area.

The culture is supportive, flexible and outcome-focused. You’ll have regular access to your manager and plenty of support when you join, without being micromanaged.

The Package

£60,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, plus a profit-share scheme and clear scope for salary and career progression.

Hybrid working is genuinely flexible.

Being able to get into the London office is beneficial, but there isn’t a rigid multiple-days-per-week requirement, and candidates further afield can still be considered.

The interview process is refreshingly simple:

a 30-minute introductory conversation, followed by a 60-minute technical interview, both of which can be completed remotely.