Project Security Analyst

IOVENDO; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Maidstone is seeking a Project Security Analyst with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure. You will enhance the cloud security posture, ensuring Azure solutions meet compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in cybersecurity and a solid background in Azure security technologies. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with project teams to integrate security into project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Security Analyst or Cybersecurity project role is required.
• Hands-on experience with Azure security technologies is crucial.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and frameworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define security requirements for Azure-based projects.
• Act as the security SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Azure-focused projects.
• Assist with the implementation of security policies and standards in Azure.

Skills

Security analysis

Azure security technologies

Documentation skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Azure Active Directory

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Key Vault

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Overview

Project Security Analyst (Azure) — We are seeking a Project Security Analyst with expertise in Microsoft Azure to support and enhance the cloud security posture across multiple projects. You will work closely with project managers, cloud architects, DevOps teams, and security stakeholders to ensure Azure-based solutions meet enterprise security standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Security Planning & Risk Assessment
  • Analyze and define security requirements for Azure-based projects.
  • Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud workloads.
  • Support the secure configuration of Azure services (e.g., Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud).
• Project Delivery Support
  • Act as the security SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Azure-focused projects.
  • Ensure security milestones are integrated into project delivery timelines.
  • Review architectural diagrams and deployment plans from a security perspective.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Assist with the implementation of security policies and standards in Azure.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR).
  • Support audits and evidence collection for Azure resources.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in a Security Analyst or Cybersecurity project role.
• Hands-on experience with Azure security technologies, including:
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud / Defender for Endpoint
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Policy and Blueprints
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and frameworks (e.g., Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, CIS Benchmarks for Azure).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform).
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.