Information Security Engineer – O365 / Azure – £60K – Remote First Organisation

Overview:
An exciting opportunity has emerged with a dynamic SaaS company in the life sciences sector for an experienced Security Engineer. This role is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s technology, ensuring it remains secure, resilient, and trustworthy by actively maintaining and monitoring security controls.

The successful candidate will join the Information Security team to identify and implement enhancements that improve user experience while supporting secure, auditable services.

Role & Responsibilities:
*Ensure the security of systems and services, including Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and external integrations.
*Design, configure, implement, evaluate, and maintain security across platforms and their associated software, ensuring best practices are followed for optimal performance and security across Cloud, SaaS, Access Control, SIEM, cloud firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, anti-virus, and cryptographic systems.
*Contribute to team projects and support collaborative cross-team initiatives.
*Assist the Head of Information Security with the implementation, upkeep, and enhancement of the Information Security Management System, including managing, updating, and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidance documentation.
*Champion automation techniques to enhance service efficiency, lead technical change, resolve issues, and advise relevant stakeholders.
*Lead specific workstreams or provide expert support on larger projects to maintain industry accreditations such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO9001.
*Actively seek and recommend continuous improvements to security and technology services and systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:
*Extensive and proven experience implementing security controls and tools, serving as a systems/security administrator for Endpoint devices and Microsoft Office 365 services, including InTune, Azure Information Protection, Azure Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Teams.
*Experience in a Tier 3 infrastructure role, managing environments with a focus on compliance and auditing.
*A solid track record of leading and contributing to collaboration projects using Microsoft technologies, Identity and Access Management (IAM), RBAC, and Conditional Access.
*Capable of developing and driving a clear action plan to meet objectives, identifying and managing dependencies, risks, and contingencies, with an understanding of the broader impact of decisions.
*Knowledge of integrating Salesforce from a security perspective is a plus.
*Experience working with or towards: a. ISO27001 (at LI or LA level) b. Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus c. NIST Framework.
*Holding or working towards certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, or CRSIC.

Package:
*Up to £60,000 basic salary
*Hybrid - (once per month in the London office)
*Pension contribution
*Life Assurance
*Income Protection
*Private Medical Insurance