What do we offer you?
IT Security Engineer | Azure
We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our brand new, sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.
We offer a competitive rewards package including:
* A generous colleague bonus of up to 12%
* Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
* 26 days holiday, plus holiday purchase scheme
* Colleague Mortgage Scheme, capped at 4.25% until April 2030 and no fees
* Development opportunities
* Volunteering days
Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be — now and in the future.
About the role
We are currently looking to recruit an IT Security Engineer with Azure who is passionate about designing and implementing IT security systems.
You will be part of a small team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Society's security infrastructure, monitoring for security events, and responding accordingly. You will help to design, implement, monitor and support our IT security systems, often working on complex issues. You will work on a mix of BAU and project-based work including multiple Azure related security projects, general automation projects and ensuring new applications are deployed securely. This is an exciting time to be joining the Society as we embark on the largest transformation programme in the Society's 140 year history and where your IT Security and Azure experience will add true value to this high profile programme.
As well as being ‘hands on' our IT Security Engineer will be seen as a ‘trusted advisor' on our IT security systems.
What will you bring to the role?
* You will have proven experience in a similar IT Security Engineer / Azure Security Engineer role in a medium/large company involving a broad range of tech including some of the following:
* Strong knowledge & understanding of security principles surrounding SIEM, Antivirus, DLP, Firewalls, Open-Source Filtering tools, Cloud security (Azure), IdAM (PAM on-prem/cloud), EDR, Scanning/vulnerability tools, etc.
* Windows Server & Networking
* Strong experience with security around Azure and Entra ID (e.g. Service Principals, Entitlement Management, Access packages, and some knowledge of Microsoft Entra integrations with authentication protocols would also be desirable)
* Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management, encryption, and compliance standards. Design of secure networks. Incident response (including forensic analysis of malicious code).
* Endpoint and network security technologies
* Experience with security as code automation and Azure DevOps would also be desirable
* Relevant Azure certifications are desirable
* Recognised IT or Information Security qualifications including CISSP, CISM, Cisco, SANS, ISO27001, CCSP, CISA, or SSCP desirable
Why choose Leeds Building Society?
Our business is centred around community, people and society. We are a truly Purpose-led organisation and we're embarking on an exciting period of transformation which is guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022 which recognises our ‘world-class' levels of engagement.
Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.
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