Marshall Wolfe
Ipswich, Suffolk
03/03/2026
Contractor
Azure Cloud Consultant About the Role Our client, a global finance organisation, are looking to recruit the services of a highly skilled Cloud Security Consultant with strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure to support the design, assessment, and validation of cloud security controls across expanding cloud environments. The role is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, so candidates must live a commutable distance from Ipswich. You will work closely with technical and delivery teams, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure robust security frameworks and best practices are embedded throughout cloud programmes. This is a hands-on, advisory-focused position ideal for someone who enjoys shaping cloud security maturity while supporting teams in emerging areas such as AI-enabled workloads. Key Responsibilities Assess existing Azure environments to identify required cloud security controls Define, implement, and enhance security controls across cloud platforms Validate and test security controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and ongoing improvements Support teams exploring new domains such as AI agents and AI-enabled workloads Required Experience Strong, hands-on experience working in Microsoft Azure environments Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Experience with Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto) Proven background in cloud security architecture, control design, and validation Desirable experience Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms Exposure to or interest in AI security, AI agents, or AI-led services Ability to succeed in fast-paced, project-driven cloud transformation environments Please apply with your CV in the first instance for more information on this opportunity.