Senior SecOps Engineer - TWE42439 | London, UK | Hybrid

twentyAI; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity and infrastructure firm in London seeks a Senior SecOps Engineer. The role involves securing a Microsoft cloud-first environment, executing BAU operations, and collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have strong infrastructure backgrounds and demonstrate expertise in Azure, cybersecurity, and scripting. This hybrid role offers competitive salary and teamwork in a transformative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure.
• Familiar with BAU operations and infrastructure lifecycle.
• Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure cloud and network infrastructure.
• Support projects focused on Intune configuration and management.
• Collaborate with Cloud Ops and support audit processes.

Skills

Technical background in infrastructure

Scripting and automation (PowerShell, KQL)

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)

CISSP

CCNA

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Senior SecOps Engineer - TWE42439

twentyAI London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago Hybrid Job Permanent $75k - $95k

Senior SecOps Engineer - TWE42439

twentyAI London, United Kingdom Apply now

Location:London (Hybrid: 2 days onsite - Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 3 days WFH)

Reports to:VP, SecOps

Employment Type:Permanent

Company Overview

The customer is a global investor in private equity, infrastructure, and real assets, managing over $43.5 billion on behalf of 550+ institutional investors. With offices in London (HQ), San Francisco, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, and others, the customer has delivered private market solutions for over 35 years. They are part of Affiliated Managers Group Inc (AMG), a NYSE-listed asset management company.

Role Overview

Our customer is seeking a hands-onSenior SecOps Engineerto join its IT Security team. This is atechnicalandinfrastructure-focusedrole responsible for securing and supporting a Microsoft cloud-first environment. The ideal candidate will have progressed from a strong infrastructure background into cybersecurity, ideally within a regulated or financial services environment.

This is aBAU-heavyrole involving ownership of ongoing transformation and upgrade projects, support for global teams, and close collaboration with Cloud Ops and internal stakeholders. The role will focus on areas such as Microsoft Azure, Defender, Sentinel, and infrastructure automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all security solutions align with governance and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Work hands-on in maintaining and securing cloud and network infrastructure (primarily Azure-based).
• Participate in BAU activities including troubleshooting, patching, and system hardening.
• Support upcoming projects including:
• Intune configuration and management
• Actively monitor and enhance infrastructure security using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and other tools.
• Script regularly usingPowerShellandKQL(Python used occasionally).
• Manage and improve cloud security posture using tools likeTerraform(desirable).
• Participate in on-call support and provide occasional support to global offices.
• Collaborate closely with Cloud Ops team and contribute to internal IT transformation efforts.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including pen testing and compliance checks.

Key Technologies & Tools

• Scripting & Automation:PowerShell (daily), KQL (daily), Python (occasionally), Terraform (nice to have)
• Endpoint & Device Management:Windows 10/11, Intune, Autopilot
• Networking:CCNA-level knowledge expected; strong familiarity with network security principles

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong technical background in infrastructure, having progressed into cybersecurity.
• Experience with E5 license stack including security capabilities.
• Familiar withBAUoperations, infrastructure lifecycle management, and minor project ownership.
• Comfortable working with internal and external audit standards such asISO 27001.
• Demonstrated experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, KQL, Terraform).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and incident resolution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, problem-solving mindset, and customer service ethic.
• Experience working within a regulated industry (financial services strongly preferred).

Certifications (Desirable but not essential)

• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
• CISSP– ideal but not mandatory
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• CCNA– strongly preferred
• Other security certifications showing strong knowledge of frameworks or networks
• You'll be part of a small but highly capableSecurity and Operationsteam (2 people), working closely with theCloud Opsteam.
• The environment is collaborative, transparent, and transformation-focused.
• You'll join at an exciting time of cloud maturity and IT modernization.

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