Cloud Security Engineer

Salary: £19,500 - 35,500 per year

Requirements

: Previous experience in cloud security engineering or related rolesWorking knowledge of industry cloud security frameworks and best practices (CSA STAR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles)Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Proficiency with Azure security services: Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Sentinel etc.Proficiency with AWS security services: Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, CloudTrail, CloudWatchWorking knowledge of cloud incident response processes and proceduresStrong understanding of security best practices in multi-cloud environmentsFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) (optional)Knowledge of cloud network security concepts (firewalls, NSGs, VPCs, private endpoints) (optional)Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO27001, SOC2, NCSC Cloud Security Principles) (optional)Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CCSK (optional) Responsibilities: Define and implement the cloud security framework in collaboration with IT systems, SOC leadership, and GRCRecommend security best practices and implement controls for cloud security and governanceImplement automated security tooling to validate security

Requirements

and identify potential issuesDefine threat detection and incident response processes and playbooks for cloud environmentsCollaborate with the SOC to operationalize detection rules and incident handlingSupport GRC in meeting evidence and compliance

Requirements

for ISO27001, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and SOC2Review outputs from security tools and practices, filtering and prioritizing them into actionable security stories for delivery teamsInfluence and guide junior engineers and developers to adopt secure practicesUpskill and train the wider security team in cloud security topics and toolingProvide input into IAM strategy and policy (RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, least privilege) in collaboration with IT and systems teams Technologies: AWSAzureBashCloudCloudWatchIAMSupportNetworkPowerShellPythonRBACSecurityTerraformCI/CD More: We are seeking a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering team. This role is the first dedicated hire for cloud security within our organization and will be critical in defining, implementing, and managing security controls across our Azure, AWS, and SaaS environments. The successful candidate will work independently, reporting to the Head of Security Engineering, while collaborating with SOC, GRC, IT, Modern Workplace, and Systems Engineering teams to build and mature our cloud security posture. last updated 32 week of 2026