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(Senior) Platform Security Engineer - AZURE d/f/m

RWE

Swindon

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

RWE is seeking a senior technical expert to enhance the security posture of its Microsoft Azure environment. This role involves developing security strategies, collaborating with various teams to maintain compliance, and driving improvements in cloud security operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in IT security and a solid understanding of Azure services.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Flexible working hours
Diverse company culture

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Azure cloud security and IT security policies.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure platform security.
  • Knowledge of data center security protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical expert for Azure platform security.
  • Ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
  • Mentor team members and foster growth.

Skills

Azure IAM roles
data management
security standards
problem-solving
communication

Education

7 years technical IT/Cloud Security experience

Tools

Azure logging tools

Job description


RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Department Insights

Cloud and Data Center (C&DC) support servers, databases, storage, Azure Cloud & physical infrastructure for the entire RWE Group.

This support includes round-the-clock platform services and development operations in collaboration with Managed Service Provider partners.

We are responsible for:

  • Engineering: Improving services & products to meet business needs. Design, consultancy, standard setting, and 3rd line support.
  • Automation & Development: Accelerating & improving services through end-to-end automation & high-quality code development.
  • Operations: Daily operational support & financial management, including operational availability, deployment patching, incident resolution, and request fulfillment.

Your responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical expert / SME for Microsoft Azure platform security, policies, and IT/general security within the Cloud & Data Centre team.
  • Design and maintain support for RWE's Cloud and Data Centre (C&DC) security and policies in collaboration with SME’s, Cyber Security, CSPs, and MSPs.
  • Create and maintain forward-looking roadmaps for Azure security topics, taking guidance from Cyber Security.
  • Define RWE IT requirements and standards to MSP teams, ensuring adherence, and provide technical leadership.
  • Support the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and MSPs in resolving Azure-related security incidents.
  • Collaborate with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architects, and other SMEs to develop secure, supportable solutions.
  • Operationalize security standards, policies, and tooling as per Cyber Security directives; contribute to security assessments and audits.
  • Consult with application teams on workload migrations, platform issue remediation, and relevant guidance.
  • Drive service improvements, automation, and process efficiencies to enhance customer experience and delivery speed.
  • Lead project deliveries impacting C&DC security posture, if appropriate.
  • Ensure adherence to ITIL procedures and actively manage incident, problem, and change requests.
  • Mentor and support team members to foster growth.

Your profile

  • Approximately 7 years of technical IT and/or Cloud Security experience with a focus on MS Azure.
  • Extensive experience with Azure IAM roles, policies, security groups, NACLs, encryption, and related security measures.
  • Proficiency in data-in-transit/certificate management, data-at-rest, and key management.
  • Experience with Azure PaaS and Azure logging tools.
  • Knowledge of data center and remote site security.
  • Proven experience working with third-party providers and MSPs.
  • Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Understanding of cloud benefits and extensive Azure experience preferred.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively on complex solutions.
  • Willingness to travel (up to four days a month between Germany and the UK, with potential for global travel).
  • Motivated to continuously improve IT and soft skills.
  • Ability to work closely with architects and project managers, translating technical and business requirements into solutions.
  • Capable of articulating complex technical topics clearly to non-technical staff.

Advantages (not mandatory)

  • Intercultural work experience.
  • Open-mindedness.
  • User-centric decision-making experience.
  • Confident communication across all organizational levels.
  • Networking skills and ability to connect people.
  • Flexibility to organizational change.
  • Active participation in IT events and summits for networking and insights.
  • Experience with recruitment and retention processes.

Our offer

  • Contribute from the start to RWE's Cloud and Data Centre journey, influencing operational and strategic decisions.
  • Responsibility for IT services used globally across RWE.
  • Dynamic environment with opportunities for digital transformation and improvements.
  • Daily interaction with key stakeholders across RWE operations.
  • Collaboration with international external service providers.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and annual discretionary bonus.
  • Inclusive and diverse company culture.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.

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Apply now with code 89252. For questions, contact Vince Manning (+44 7585 981083) or Chris Smith (+44 7833 236064). We look forward to meeting you!

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RWE Supply & Trading connects RWE with global energy markets, trading renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 allowances, optimizing RWE’s power plant dispatch and renewable electricity markets.

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