Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer - Cloud

Centrica
Windsor
11 months ago
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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team: 

You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.

We are seeking a skilledSenior Infrastructure Security Engineer (Cloud)with expertise inAzure and AWSto leadCentrica's cloudinfrastructure development and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and AWS, and a strong background in automation, security, and compliance.

Location: Home-based with occasional travel to Windsor

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance cloud platform functionality, security, and compliance

Drive service improvements and operational excellence

Conduct risk assessments and manage escalations

Recommend IT service management best practices

Integrate security into cloud solutions

Automate infrastructure provisioning with IaC tools

Monitor and troubleshoot system performance

Maintain secure and compliant environments

Collaborate with application and data teams

Develop disaster recovery strategies

Implement governance processes and policies

Optimize monitoring, alerting, and incident management

Technical Skills:

Expertise in cloud engineering and automation

Strong CI/CD processes and tools skills

Proficiency in managing EntraID Conditional Access

Proficiency with IaC, cloud networking, and security

Strong skills in Azure App registrations, Enterprise Apps and associated permissions

Administration of identity and access management

Knowledge of Azure services and cloud platform technologies

Experience with role-based access control and managed identities

Familiarity with Azure security monitoring solutions

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Senior Responsibilities:

Mentor team members

Contribute to cross-team initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, focusing on Azure and AWS

Why Join Us?:

Competitive salary and bonus potential

Company car allowance

Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap

Pension scheme and healthcare plan

25 days holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

Flexible benefits including technology vouchers, an electric car lease scheme, and travel insurance

Join Centrica and help shape the future of energy and sustainability. Apply now and be part of the Net Zero revolution!

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