Our client are an international law firm with offices in many key offshore jurisdictions, as well as a presence in the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai. In order to maintain pace with every evolving technology requirements and need to IT security vigilance, the now require a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer for their Isle of Man team. The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will play a critical role in leading the firm's transition to the Microsoft Azure cloud. This will include designing, implementing, and securing the cloud-based environment while ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. The role demands extensive hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, M365, security frameworks,and AI-driven cloud automation. The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will have: 5 to 7 years' hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud security Expertise in Azure AD, Microsoft Entra, Identity Protection, Conditional Access, MFA, and PIM Deep knowledge of M365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Teams administration Strong experience with Azure Policy, Compliance Manager, Microsoft Purview, and data security frameworks Solid grasp of AI, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies Experience implementing Zero Trust security architecture and hybrid cloud solutions Knowledge of Azure networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, VPNs, SD-WAN, private endpoints, and firewall solutions) Proven experience with Azure security solutions (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Defender for Endpoint) Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Terraform Desirable: Microsoft certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or equivalent Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks Experience with machine learning and AI-driven security models Strong understanding of ITIL and DevOps methodologies