Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Our client are an international law firm with offices in many key offshore jurisdictions, as well as a presence in the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai. In order to maintain pace with every evolving technology requirements and need to IT security vigilance, the now require a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer for their Isle of Man team.

The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will play a critical role in leading the firm's transition to the Microsoft Azure cloud. This will include designing, implementing, and securing the cloud-based environment while ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. The role demands extensive hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, M365, security frameworks,and AI-driven cloud automation.

The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will have:

• 5 to 7 years' hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud security
• Expertise in Azure AD, Microsoft Entra, Identity Protection, Conditional Access, MFA, and PIM
• Deep knowledge of M365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Teams administration
• Strong experience with Azure Policy, Compliance Manager, Microsoft Purview, and data security frameworks
• Solid grasp of AI, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies
• Experience implementing Zero Trust security architecture and hybrid cloud solutions
• Knowledge of Azure networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, VPNs, SD-WAN, private endpoints, and firewall solutions)
• Proven experience with Azure security solutions (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Defender for Endpoint)
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Terraform

Desirable:

• Microsoft certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or equivalent
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks
• Experience with machine learning and AI-driven security models
• Strong understanding of ITIL and DevOps methodologies