Lead Cloud Security Engineer

EPAM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm in London is looking for a Lead Cloud Security Systems Engineer to enhance cloud security frameworks and ensure compliance across Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365. The role involves developing security strategies, overseeing compliance, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in cloud security, particularly with Microsoft tools, and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits are offered with the role.

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Free lunch in-office

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance and cloud security required.
• Prior experience with DLP technologies preferred.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop data governance and security strategies.
• Lead design and management of secure data collaboration tools.
• Monitor compliance with data protection regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer

Strong expertise in Microsoft Purview

Cloud security principles

Data loss prevention strategies

Identity and access management (IAM)

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance tools

Azure AD

Azure Information Protection

Azure Security Center

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cloud Security Systems Engineer to design, implement and enhance our cloud security frameworks focusing on protecting, monitoring and governing data across Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 collaboration environments.

In this key role, you will support and evolve data governance strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risks associated with data leakage and enable secure collaboration across our organization. If you're ready to take ownership of our cloud security initiatives and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain data governance and security strategies to protect sensitive data across Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 platforms
• Lead the design and management of tools and frameworks for secure data collaboration in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and enforce compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, SOX) and internal policies to minimize governance risks
• Deploy and configure data loss prevention (DLP) tools to reduce data leakage risks and enable secure data sharing
• Proactively identify vulnerabilities, gaps and risks in cloud environments and recommend practical solutions to mitigate them
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, data governance and compliance to align security goals with business objectives
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and continuous monitoring of cloud platforms to ensure adherence to best practices
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members and other stakeholders to elevate cloud security capabilities
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud security trends, technologies and industry developments applying insights to continuously strengthen EPAM's security posture

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer, Information Security Specialist or similar role with a focus on data governance and cloud security
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance tools and related governance frameworks
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud security principles including data protection, access control and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Prior experience designing and implementing data loss prevention (DLP) strategies and technologies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Security services such as Azure AD, Azure Information Protection and Azure Security Center
• Solid knowledge of security standards and frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS benchmarks
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to identify risks, prioritize solutions and operationalize governance controls
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM), incident response and security monitoring in cloud-native environments
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst, CISSP, CCSP or Azure Security Engineer Associate are preferred

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with AI security frameworks

WE OFFER

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements