About this role
Salary: £47,000 - 86,000 per year
Requirements: We need extensive practical experience in IT security within an agile environment.We need transformational leadership skills with the ability to influence decision-making and implement new processes and procedures aligned to our vision.We need excellent mentoring skills to support direct reports in their development.We need proven experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure services.We need in-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, network security, identity and access management, encryption, and secure coding principles.We need strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex security issues and develop effective solutions.We need strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.We need a proven track record of designing, building, and deploying scalable, secure, and highly available security infrastructures using Azure.We need strong proficiency in using data and advanced analytics to drive decision-making and continuously improve security solutions.We need practical knowledge of at least one agile methodology, such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.We need familiarity with backlog and test case management tools such as Jira or Octane.We need expert knowledge of cloud technologies.We need strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST, with experience implementing security controls to meet them.We need hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service and microservices architecture.We need familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and tools to integrate security into the development process.We need proficiency with Microsoft Defender security assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and SIEM platforms.We need in-depth understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, Proxies, M365, EDR, and KQL.We need expertise in using Azure DevOps to support efficient and collaborative development processes, including building security solutions and updates in code.We are unable to progress candidates who require sponsorship at this time. Responsibilities: We promote a culture of reuse to optimise workflow efficiency and reduce duplication.We guide and coach teams on strong security engineering practices and process improvements.We support the team in delivering outcomes efficiently by reducing manual execution.We ensure fast, reliable feedback loops are in place to support fail-fast delivery and continuous improvement.We define and implement best practices and controls, ensuring adherence and early detection of issues.We drive engagement and collaboration across Scrum Teams and our CIO community.We lead the definition and adoption of best practices to enable faster, secure, and more reliable delivery.We work to build capability and maturity across the organisation.We help improve our security solutions and delivery through data-driven decision-making and continuous enhancement. Technologies: AzureCloudDevSecOpsDevOpsSupportJIRAKanbanKubernetesNetworkSecuritymicroservices More:
We are a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the best and biggest in the UK market. We have invested significantly in our data and technology capabilities, particularly within our CIO function, where our team drives innovation and helps ensure our technology infrastructure supports our goals. We serve nearly four million customers and are building on the momentum of our 4Cs culture, which focuses on our colleagues, customers, company, and community. We offer attractive pay based on experience, a car allowance, a competitive bonus scheme, flexible and hybrid working, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension matching up to 10%, wellbeing support, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and a range of additional rewards and discounts. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
last updated 32 week of 2026