Job Description / Responsibilities
Operate and administer Azure cloud environments to agreed SLAs; ensure configurations meet performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and reliability requirements.
Execute cloud implementation projects/pilots; produce deployment docs, runbooks and as-built artefacts.
Codify deployments and changes via automation (Terraform/Bicep/ARM/PowerShell/Python) with “automation by default” principles.
Engage in client ops meetings; drive process improvements and environment optimisation.
Manage incidents/problems/changes with proper resolution, documentation and reporting.
Audit, review and implement IT security policies.
Security Tooling (must-have focus on Microsoft Sentinel):
Microsoft Sentinel:
onboarding, rule creation/tuning, hunting/triage, playbooks/runbooks.
Database Activity Monitoring (DAM):
policy configuration, monitoring/investigations, access reviews (Oracle/SQL Server/MySQL).
CTVL:
maintain/use threat \& vulnerability library to prioritise and remediate risks.
Nexpose (Rapid7):
scanning strategy, assessments, reporting, remediation tracking, SIEM integration.
Requirements / Skills
3+ years in cloud operations/delivery with client-facing experience.
Proven hands-on
Microsoft Sentinel (required)
and SIEM integrations.
Practical vulnerability management with
Nexpose/Rapid7
(or equivalent).
Knowledge of DAM tools/practices and database security monitoring.
Scripting/automation (PowerShell/Bash/Python) and IaC (Terraform/Bicep/ARM).
Understanding of CIS/NIST/ISO 27001 controls and audit practices.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, clear verbal/written communication, and teamwork.
Good to Have
Exposure to Azure networking, identities (Entra ID), Defender suite, log analytics/KQL.
Certifications: AZ-104, AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100, Security+, CCSP/CISSP, Rapid7 VM.