SC Cleared Azure Security Engineer

  • IO Associates
  • Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • 04/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

SC Cleared Azure Security Engineer

Location: Gloucester (hybrid - 1-2 days/week in office)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + bonuses

iO Associates are partnered with a growing SME in their search for an experienced Azure Security Engineer with Active SC Clearance to join their expanding Cloud & Security practice. This is a permanent role based in Gloucester, offering a mix of client-facing project work and internal security responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy and manage security solutions across Azure and Microsoft 365

  • Implement and manage the Microsoft Defender suite

  • Work with Microsoft Purview, including Information Protection and Data Lifecycle Management

  • Secure Azure platform services and infrastructure

  • Provide security guidance and best practice to clients and internal teams

  • Support incident response and security improvement programmes

  • Contribute to internal security strategy and technical roadmaps


Skills & Experience

We're looking for candidates with experience in:

  • Microsoft Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps etc.)

  • Microsoft Purview and Information Protection

  • Data governance and life cycle management

  • Microsoft 365 security architecture

  • General Azure platform security services

  • Implementing and managing enterprise security controls

If you hold the relevant experience and clearance and are happy with the travel requirements then please don't hesitate to apply now for more information!