Senior Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer - Azure - FinTech

Senior Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineer - Azure - FinTech

A FinTech is seeking a skilled Senior Cyber & Infrastructure Engineer to drive the next phase of its Microsoft cloud environment and cyber security strategy.

This role offers an opportunity to join a forward-thinking IT function and be a key player in building secure, scalable systems and ensuring the organisation stays ahead of evolving cyber threats.

The successful candidate will take ownership of security architecture in a Microsoft cloud infrastructure environment to deliver resilient, and future proof solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and enhance secure, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Strengthen and manage the organisations security posture using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel, Intune, and other Microsoft security solutions.
• Integrate and optimise EDR, XDR, and CrowdStrike (or similar platforms) to improve threat detection and response capabilities.
• Maintain effective access controls, including RBAC and Conditional Access
• Collaborate with Risk & Compliance teams to align infrastructure with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks.
• Act as the technical SME for security infrastructure and collaborate with other Cloud, Compliance and Development teams

Skills & Experience:

• Strong track record in infrastructure engineering with at least 12 years experience in information security or cyber security.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Azure AD, identity governance, and security best practices.
• Practical experience with EDR, XDR, CrowdStrike or equivalent security platforms.
• Understanding of Zero Trust models and their deployment in an enterprise environment.

Desirable

• Microsoft Azure certifications and/or modern Infosec qualifications
• Working with multiple global offices over different regions and timezones
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g. Bash, PowerShell or similar)