Lead Cloud Engineer

Lead Cloud Engineer / Tech Lead Cloud Engineering, Cloud Security, Azure with Bicep/Iac, CI/CD, Automation, Data Security Best Practice Purview - 80% Remote working... Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cloud Engineer with strong DevSecOps expertise to an existing Cloud Platform team. The successful candidate will bring a depth of technical knowledge and be integral to ensuring our Cloud Platform is cutting-edge and highly secure. As a member of the Cloud Platform team, you will engage in all stages of the product lifecycle, from design and implementation to operational support. You’ll play a key role in ensuring security is embedded in every phase, working across our entire cloud estate to implement best-in-class security practices. Automation is at the core of what we do, and you will be expected to have a deep understanding of CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with a strong focus on integrating security into the product lifecycle. While experience with Azure is preferred, we welcome candidates with cloud expertise in other platforms, as we move toward a multi-cloud strategy. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain cloud security on Azure using Bicep and CI/CD pipelines. Develop automation scripts for cloud security upkeep and remediation. Champion zero-trust security practices and ensure compliance with security standards. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud security infrastructure issues. Provide guidance to teams on security posture and support less experienced team members. Collaborate with IT Risk & Security and Security Operations teams to ensure best practices. Requirements: Proven experience in cloud security engineering and network security. Strong knowledge of Azure, CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Bicep), and security tools (Veracode, CodeQL, PrismaCloud). Expertise in scripting (PowerShell, Python) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of Azure Defender for Cloud and Sentinel. Understands Azure Policy and Policy-as-Code. Strong knowledge on data security best practices and tools i.e., Purview. Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus. Remote working: 1 day onsite per week in either Bristol, London or Hertfordshire