Azure SecOps Lead

About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 70,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 67 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

We are looking for a Azure SecOps Lead to guide and support a team of engineers in managing cloud security operations across partner environments. This role involves close collaboration with SOC teams, project stakeholders, and architecture groups to ensure a strong security posture and operational excellence.

This is a full-time position based in the UK and is open only to UK Citizens or individuals with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) who have resided continuously in the UK for the past five years, due to Security Clearance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead investigations of security incidents raised by SIEM and CNAPP tooling.
• Drive improvements in cloud security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Guide project teams on remediation steps and ensure alignment with security best practices.
• Support WebOps activities including deployment and configuration of SIEM and CNAPP tools.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes and ensure timely remediation.
• Manage and maintain cloud platform monitoring:
• Create and update logicmodules
• Configure alert rules and escalation chains
• Manage ServiceNow integration for incident handling
• Build and maintain dashboards
• Optimize alerting to prevent alert storms and missed alerts
• Provide support for ITHC coordination, access provisioning, and post-engagement resolution.
• Act as a liaison between project teams, security stakeholders, and cloud architecture groups.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience with Azure Sentinel:
• Deploy and manage connectivity to AWS and GitHub
• Expertise in Defender for Cloud:
• Deploy and manage Workbooks
• Configure Azure Policies for security posture
• Implement regulatory compliance templates
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow integrations
• Proven ability to lead incident response and vulnerability remediation efforts
• Recent, proven leadership experience within the last few years

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Hands-on experience with LogicMonitor

• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and security frameworks
• Experience in coordinating ITHC assessments and managing audit findings

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in KQL for log analysis Debug Azure LogicApps supporting SIEM and SOAR

We Care About Our Employees' Happiness By providing:

• 25 days of Annual leave + an option to purchase more through our Flexible Benefits.
• Flex benefits system – exciting opportunity to choose your own benefits.
• Retail discounts.
• Pension - matching contribution up to 10%.
• Private Medical Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Opportunities to learn in Atos Training platforms.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially, differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs. We are a care leaver friendly employer.

If you require additional support with your application, please contact our Recruiter Mihaela Perelighin on LinkedIn or send an email to our dedicated mailbox - [email protected]