Senior Azure Cloud & Security Engineer

Salary: £48,000 - 48,000 per year

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on Azure experience in production environments
• Strong Azure networking and Entra ID skills
• Experience working with PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, or Cyber Essentials Plus
• Confident PowerShell scripting skills
• Ability to explain technical risk in plain English
• Desirable: knowledge of Intune and Microsoft 365, infrastructure as code using Bicep or Terraform, or Defender for Cloud and Sentinel
• Desirable: certifications such as AZ-500, SC-300, or AZ-700

Responsibilities:

• Design and run Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, Azure Front Door, and WAF
• Own Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, and RBAC, including joiner, mover, and leaver automation with HR
• Lead the technical aspects of PCI DSS v4.0 compliance and NIST alignment, including controls, evidence, and audits
• Build automation using Logic Apps, Function Apps, and PowerShell
• Secure the MySQL and SQL Managed Instance estate in partnership with a specialist database provider
• Manage MSP and consultant relationships and coach colleagues

Technologies:

• Azure
• Cloud
• Microsoft 365
• MySQL
• PowerShell
• RBAC
• SQL
• Security
• Terraform
• WAF
• Office 365

More:

We are seeking a senior engineer for an established online education provider based in Glasgow. The provider runs its learning platform and business systems on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. This hands-on role offers influence over Azure security and involves working with the IT team, developers, and external partners to keep the platform secure, compliant, and well run. The role is based in Glasgow with two days a week in the office, and offers a salary of up to £48,000. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer and partners with clients committed to diversity and inclusion across the industry.

last updated 39 week of 2026