Junior Azure Cloud Security Engineer

NTT America, Inc.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Junior Azure Cloud Security Engineer to join their team in London. This role involves supporting clients in Cloud Security, defining architectures, and implementing Azure security technologies. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and hold a foundational understanding of security principles, with some hands-on Azure experience. The company values inclusion, collaboration, and offers hybrid work options along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Continuous learning opportunities

Tailored benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with Azure security features like Key Vault, AAD, Sentinel.
• Some experience in cloud environments from professional or self-directed learning.
• Foundational understanding of identity and access management.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in Cloud Security through implementation and configuration.
• Identify client needs and define security architectures.
• Collaborate with teams to implement cloud security technologies.

Skills

Familiarity with Azure services

Exposure to cloud environments

Understanding of security principles

Experience with Windows or Linux systems

Strong communication skills

Desire to pursue certifications

Job description

Overview

Junior Azure Cloud Security Engineer – We currently have a vacancy for a dynamic individual to join our client delivery business. Hybrid variable London.

What you'll be doing

Using your Azure experience, you will support our clients by:

• Working within agreed timelines on Cloud Security; Discovery, Design, Implementations & Configuration
• Leveraging core competence and industry standards, frameworks and good practices to review, enable, validate or define client Cloud Security outcomes
• Identify client needs and drivers for Cloud Security technology adoption
• Draft technical security requirements, functional & non-functional
• Identify gaps, issues and failings in client security designs and configurations
• Define Cloud Security Architectures (High Level / Low Level)
• Work with other teams to agree implementation plans and effort
• Define appropriate metrics and processes to achieve client objectives and targets
• Set up test, development and production Cloud Security environments
• Implement and configure Cloud Security technologies
• Establish robust practices for the protection of Cloud systems
• Oversee, evaluate, and support discovery and audits to extract findings
• Documentation, validation, assessment, and authorisation
• Collaborate with GRC consultants and Service & Solution Architects in securing products and services

What experience you'll bring

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to grow their careers in cloud security. If you have some hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, whether from a systems administration role, junior engineering position, or personal projects, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need to tick every box; we value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Basic familiarity with Azure services, especially security features like Azure Key Vault, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Sentinel, or Log Analytics
• Some exposure to cloud environments, either through professional experience or self-directed learning
• A foundational understanding of security principles, such as identity and access management, secure configurations, or compliance policies
• Experience working with Windows or Linux systems in any capacity
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• A desire to develop your skills in cloud security architecture, implementation, and governance
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving
• Willingness to pursue certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Security certifications) as part of your growth
• Eligibility to work in the UK and, ideally, to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC), if required for certain projects

Who we are

We’re a global business that empowers local teams and undertakes exciting work, delivering an advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services. We value inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning and support a diverse and innovative workplace.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

What we’ll offer

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensures continuous growth opportunities, and we offer flexible work options. For more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland, please visit the company website.