Senior Cyber Security Engineer in London

About Baringa

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.

Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.

Our Technology and Cyber Team are looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join the team. Baringa has grown so fast, and it continues to grow rapidly. We are re-architecting and evolving our cloud-based business systems and infrastructure. We are on a mission to develop great technology products, deliver great services, and protect the trust our people and clients place in us.

What you will be doing

• The Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber Security) will be responsible for designing, implementing, reviewing and managing security measures to protect our Azure and M365 environments.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive Cloud Security experience and a proven track record in managing security measures to protect our Azure & M365 cloud infrastructure and data.
• This role requires a deep understanding of Azure and M365 security services, best practices, and will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the security of our cloud infrastructure.
• Design, implement and review security solutions for Azure and M365 environments.
• Design, develop, maintain and assess security architecture artifacts (e.g., models, templates, standards, and procedures).
• Oversee the development and implementation of security engineering best practices and standards.
• Identify & implement automation opportunities, particularly across cloud provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and policy enforcement.
• Coordinate and manage Cyber engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Manage and prioritise an engineering backlog using Agile methodologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and team processes.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Experience integrating security-as-code controls (e.g. policy-as-code, guardrails, or security scanning) into CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Azure Policy, or equivalent technologies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions with Azure and M365 security tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Logic Apps).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. (Or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Relevant certifications such as:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

What a career at Baringa will give you

• Putting People First. Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave Policy: We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
• Flexible Working: We have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.
• Corporate Responsibility Days: All our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.
• Wellbeing Fund: We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.
• Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.

Using business as a force for good.

We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act.