Cloud Security Engineer in Bexhill-on-Sea

Welcome to Hastings Direct. We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals.

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will evaluate new security technologies and cloud services, performing engineering work and security analysis to determine if solutions should be pursued, and subsequently implementing them as required, focusing on cloud-first and cloud-native technologies. Develop cloud security solutions by applying the principles of Security as Code using cloud automation tooling and adhering to industry best practices.

Collaborate closely with Security Architects to define and own the cloud security strategy, ensuring a continuously updated and secure environment. Establish cloud security best practices and develop, construct, and evaluate cloud-native services that offer necessary guardrails for developers. Validate and ensure that cloud solutions meet published enterprise security standards, are properly governed, and delivered in accordance with established guidelines. Embrace agile working practices, collaborating with teams across engineering disciplines and strategic partners to release enterprise-class cloud services.

Skills we would love you to have:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer, CCSP, CISSP, CCSK) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure services.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST) and experience implementing security controls to meet those requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, network security, identity and access management, encryption, and secure coding principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools, enabling the seamless integration of security into the development process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Defender security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and SIEM platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• In-depth understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, including hands-on experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Applications Gateways, Proxies, M365, EDR, KQL.
• Familiarity with scripting toolsets and automation with Microsoft ARM, BICEP, PowerShell, Python.
• Track record of successfully designing, building, and deploying scalable, secure, and highly available security infrastructures using Azure.
• Strong proficiency in leveraging data and advanced analytics to drive decision-making and continuously enhance security solutions.
• Expertise in utilizing Azure DevOps to drive efficient and collaborative development processes, including the development of security solutions and updates in code.

Unfortunately, we are unable to progress with candidates that require sponsorship at this time.

What we offer:

• Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year).
• Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Physical Wellbeing – We fund our colleagues to claim against everyday health care through our healthcare cash plan.
• Financial Wellbeing – Life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme - A range of support to help you keep yourself well.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks.
• Access to private healthcare, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, social events throughout the year.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.