Cloud Security Consultant

Job Description:

DXC cultivates a work environment that attracts and retains some of the most skilled talent in today’s workplace. With a strategic focus on our people and our customers, we are committed to doing what’s best for both. That’s why we’re creating a workplace where employees seize change as an opportunity to accelerate their careers and amplify customer success.

We are motivated to learn and succeed together—to build our future and get things done

Your career is about what you want to be and achieve. It’s about bringing your skills, curiosity, creativity, and your true self to your work.

Due to continued growth DXC Technology have an exciting opportunity for an industry leading Cloud Security Consultant with experience in supporting and shaping Enterprise scale projects.
This role will sit within the UK and Ireland region within the Security delivery organisation. It will require deep support and implementation knowledge of multiple security technologies and toolsets. It is essential to have extensive knowledge and experience of cloud native security technologies and ability to architect and implement solutions for enterprise scale clients.
Your role will be to provide customer facing Infrastructure Security Advisory and Engineering Services to required quality criteria to DXC Security clients and DXC Technology as a whole.

Experience Required:

We are seeking UK based candidates with extensive experience primarily within Azure with Knowledge of other cloud platforms including Oracle Cloud, AWS infrastructure, a demonstrable experience in Microsoft and other leading Security technologies, experience with cloud infrastructure monitoring, experience of working within controlled regulatory frameworks, and an 'automate everything' mindset.

Due to the nature of our business successful candidates are required to be British Nationals with SC clearance or eligible for vetting.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ability to Architect, advise on implementation, and manage security controls for Azure, including Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Entra ID.
• Acting as trusted advisor creating and maintaining effective customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of leading-edge technologies and industry/market domain knowledge. 
• Consistently contribute to the development of new ideas/methods.
• Working on complex problems or projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Regularly exercising significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• Provide expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross functional initiatives.
   

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Design and Architecture experience
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Defender XDR / Sentinel
• Azure Cloud Features
• Oracle Cloud Security Capabilities
• Certifications: Some of AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP.

Additional experience in some of the following:

• Oracle Cloud
• AWS Security Hub, CloudTrail, Guard Duty and other AWS Security tools (desirable)
• Azure AD (Entra ID)
• Experience of CI/CD and IaC
• CNAPP and AI exposure and experience

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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