General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Security Engineer to join our dynamic team.

As a technical engineer, you will work with vendors, architectural teams and department management to continually improve information technology infrastructure as well as drive the adoption of the latest technologies.

You will work closely with the IT Leadership team and Cyber security team  to deliver transformation aligned to a “Cloud First” strategy. You will provide mentoring and training to others both within and outside of the IT Services department.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Review, recommend and implement security solutions within an Azure cloud environment to meet industry best practice
• Utilize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect and secure endpoints. Perform forensic investigation and analysis and remediation
• Implement and manage security measures using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Implement and manage security measures using Azure Policy.

Writing appropriate technical documentation, ensuring documents

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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, particularly within the Azure ecosystem, and be proficient in using Microsoft Sentinel as a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) tool.

Additionally, expertise in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and experience as a SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst is essential.

Salary for this position is £42,400 to £53,000 depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 2/3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks