Job Specifications
Location: London- travel required as per project needs
Work where work matters.
Elevate your career at Qodea, where innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's in our DNA.
We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for high stakes work, the kind of work that defines an entire career. When you join us, you're not just taking on projects, you're solving problems that don't even have answers yet.
You will join the exclusive roster of talent that global leaders, including Google, Snap, Diageo, PayPal, and Jaguar Land Rover call when deadlines seem impossible, when others have already tried and failed, and when the solution absolutely has to work.
Forget routine consultancy. You will operate where technology, design, and human behaviour meet to deliver tangible outcomes, fast. This is work that leaves a mark, work you'll be proud to tell your friends about.
Qodea is built for what's next. An environment where your skills will evolve at the frontier of innovation and AI, ensuring continuous growth and development.
We look for people who embody:
Innovation to solve the hardest problems.
Accountability for every result.
Integrity always.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Identity and Access Management (IdAM). Specifically Entra ID and Active Directory to join our Secure Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong consultancy background and demonstrable experience delivering secure solutions within the UK public sector, including compliance with government security standards and frameworks.
What you'll do
Lead the design and hands-on implementation of modern IdAM solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and hybrid identity configurations
Design and implement/ configure secure cloud architectures (Microsoft) tailored to public sector requirements
Lead security assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis for cloud-based and hybrid environments
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure security best practices are embedded throughout project lifecycles
Develop and maintain security documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures
Advise clients on compliance with standards such as NCSC Cloud Security Principles, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR
Support incident response planning and execution
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes
Requirements
What Success Looks Like
Experience & Skills
Proven experience working in a consultancy capacity within the UK public sector
Recent, hands-on experience in designing and implementing Microsoft IDAM solutions, with deep expertise in Entra ID and hybrid identity models
Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and governance
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies (Azure Security Center, Sentinel,
Defender, Purview, etc.)
Experience with M365 security and compliance configurations
Familiarity with hybrid environments and securing on-prem to cloud transitions
Familiarity with Active Directory
Leadership & Attributes
Trusted advisor mindset, able to influence and guide clients
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Analytical thinker with a passion for secure cloud adoption
A "hands-on" problem-solver, comfortable with both high-level design and deep technical implementation
Clearance Requirements
Ability to obtain (or currently hold) SC/DV Security Clearance
SC clearance usually requires 5 years of continuous UK residency
DV clearance usually requires 10 years of continuous UK residency
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant certifications such as:
Relevant Microsoft security certifications (e.g., AZ-500, SC-300)
CISSP, CISM, or similar
TOGAF or equivalent
Benefits
We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you:
Compensation and Financial Wellbeing
Competitive base salary
Matching pension scheme (up to 5%) from day one
Discretionary company bonus scheme
4 x annual salary Death in Service coverage from day one
Employee referral scheme
Tech Scheme
Health and Wellness
Private medical insurance from day one
Optical and dental cash back scheme
Help@Hand app: access to remote GPs, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy
EAP service
Cycle to Work scheme
Work-Life Balance and Growth
36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
An extra paid day off for your birthday
Ten paid learning days per year
Flexible working hours
Market-leading parental leave
Sabbatical leave (after five years)
Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year)
Industry-recognised training and certifications
Bonusly employee recognition and rewards platform
Clear opportun
About the Company
Qodea is Europe's largest dedicated Google Cloud transformation partner. With a clear offering, built around our core capabilities of security & infrastructure, data activation & AI and modernisation & innovation and a strong legacy of delivering customer success over two decades, we're determined to help more organisations across the UK, Benelux and wider Europe unlock the potential of Google technologies in ways they've not yet imagined.
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