About this role
Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience in a hands-on Cyber Security Engineering or Security Architecture roleStrong experience securing Azure environments, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Entra IDPractical expertise managing WAF technologies such as Cloudflare, Akamai, or equivalent enterprise platformsStrong understanding of web application security, API security, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilitiesExperience implementing identity and access management controls, including Conditional Access and identity governanceExperience working within Agile, DevOps, or platform engineering environmentsSolid understanding of cloud security principles, network security, and least-privilege access modelsExperience engaging with security operations, MDR, or SOC providers to manage incidents and improve security controlsKnowledge of AI and Large Language Model (LLM) security risks would be highly advantageousExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience within healthcare, dental, or other regulated industries would be beneficial Responsibilities: Owning and enhancing the security posture of our Azure cloud environment, web estate, and identity platformsManaging and optimising web application firewall (WAF) technologies including Cloudflare and Akamai to protect against evolving threatsLeading the implementation and continuous improvement of web ingress controls including DDoS protection, certificate management, and traffic securityWorking closely with development and engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles across applications, APIs, and infrastructureDriving adoption of security best practices within DevOps and CI/CD environments through shift-left security initiativesManaging Microsoft Defender for Cloud and proactively identifying, assessing, and remediating security risks across the estateOwning Entra ID security controls including Conditional Access, identity governance, access reviews, and privileged access managementDefining security standards, patterns, and governance frameworks that enable secure and scalable technology deliveryActing as the primary technical security contact for Arctic Wolf and other security partners, coordinating investigations and response activitiesSupporting the secure adoption of AI technologies through the development of appropriate controls, guardrails, and risk management frameworksParticipating in architecture and design reviews, ensuring security considerations are embedded from the outsetMonitoring emerging threats and translating security intelligence into practical improvements across the business Technologies: AIAPIAzureCI/CDCloudDevOpsEmbeddedFirewallSupportLLMNetworkOWASPSecurityWAFWeb More:
We are partnering with a UK organisation as they strengthen their cyber security capabilities in support of a growing digital estate and cloud-first technology strategy. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Manchester, with one day a week in the office, paying up to £60k plus bonus and benefits. The role is highly influential and sits at the intersection of infrastructure, engineering, and digital delivery, with a focus on securing our technology landscape, embedding security best practices, and supporting the secure adoption of emerging AI capabilities.
last updated 36 week of 2026