Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

London, United Kingdom; Remote, United Kingdom

About Baringa

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.

The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.

Clients value Baringa's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.

Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security

Baringa's TeCy Group (Technology & Cyber) is a global function supporting the firm as it enters new markets. We're on a mission to develop great technology products and deliver great services. We've installed a new operating system for ourselves and rebooted what was a corporate IT department to an in-house technology company - transforming the way we work and opening the way to serve Baringa's clients directly. We're working on sustainability, committed to Net Zero in our supply-chain and services. We're keeping our firm safe: protecting our data and our reputation. We are embarking upon and will be the driving force behind a new 3-Year digital strategy for the firm.

Yes, we've got a big job in the Baringa Technology & Cyber group.

So much to build on, so much to progress. So much to deliver. So much to play for!

Do you know what though? We're going to do it. All of it and more. We have the support to drive change. We have a diverse group of 90 amazing technology & cyber professionals. We have the belief. We are going to do great things.

Come and join us.

Job Description:

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber Security) will be responsible for designing, implementing, reviewing and managing security measures to protect our Azure and M365 environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive Cloud Security experience and a proven track record in managing security measures to protect our Azure & M365 cloud infrastructure and data. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure and M365 security services, best practices, and will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the security of our cloud infrastructure.

What will you be doing?

• Design, implement and review security solutions for Azure and M365 environments.
• Design, develop, maintain and assess security architecture artifacts (e.g., models, templates, standards, and procedures).
• Oversee the development and implementation of security engineering best practices and standards.
• Identify & implement automation opportunities, particularly across cloud provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and policy enforcement.
• Coordinate and manage Cyber engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Manage and prioritise an engineering backlog using Agile methodologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and team processes.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security, with at least 3 years focused on cloud security.
• Experience integrating security-as-code controls (e.g. policy-as-code, guardrails, or security scanning) into CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Azure Policy, or equivalent technologies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions with Azure and M365 security tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Logic Apps).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. (Or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Relevant certifications such as:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

What's in it for you?

• The chance to operate at the forefront of our industries.
• Is there a good work-life balance? Absolutely. We take this seriously and work with you and the client to find a workable solution for all.
• Promotion is based on your own performance, and we give you every opportunity to progress by having two promotional reviews a year.
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders both within Baringa and with the client: our Partner ratios are small.
• Who decides what training you get? You do. We invest in you, to ensure you remain the best in the business.
• We have had some great achievements this year; winning a top ten spot in the UK for the thirteenth successive year by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Baringa Overview

We set out to build the world's most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector.

You'll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their businesses tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges.

Baringa believe that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people, and creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture