Cloud Security Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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100% Remote: DevSecOps /Cloud Security Engineer – Container Security with OTAV C...
Posted 1 day ago by Dexperts Inc
Job DetailsJob Title: DevSecOps /Cloud Security Engineer – Container Security with OTAV ConsultantLocation: 100% RemoteD...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer-Azure- SC Security Clearance
Posted 2 days ago by Morson Edge
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer-SC Security ClearanceSenior Cloud Platform Engineer, ideally with current SC Security Cle...
- Rate £588 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
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Senior Cloud Platform Engineer-Azure- SC Security Clearance
Posted 2 days ago by Morson Edge
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, ideally with current SC Security Clearance, is needed to work with our central governmen...
- Rate £588 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Brinklow, Milton Keynes (MK10), MK10 0AA
Java Security Engineer - Cryptography, PKI & Cloud Key Management
Posted 3 days ago by SAI Systems Intl., Inc.
Experience5–7 years in Java development with strong hands-on experience in application security, cryptography, PKI, and...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) Engineer - Durham, NC, Orlando, F...
Posted 3 days ago by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) Engineer to design and implement cloud-native...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Durham, North Carolina
Cloud Security Engineer - Outside IR35 (Scotland)
Posted 5 days ago by Gigged.AI
Role OverviewOur client is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to drive cyber security improvements across its cloud e...
- Rate £525 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Ingoldsby, England, United Kingdom
Cybersecurity Architect Zero Trust / IAM / PAM / Cloud Security-Remote
Posted 1 week ago by StoneGate-Technologies LLC
Cybersecurity Architect Zero Trust / IAM / PAM / Cloud SecurityRemoteBut must work on our payroll15+ years of Enterpri...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Cloud Security Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a cloud security contractor do?
Cloud Security contractors are engaged to protect the infrastructure, data, and workloads that organisations run across public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP. The work spans a wide range of activities: assessing the security posture of existing cloud environments, designing and implementing security architectures for new cloud deployments, configuring identity and access management controls, implementing threat detection and monitoring capabilities, remediating misconfigurations, and ensuring cloud environments meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Cloud Security contractors are brought in when organisations are migrating to the cloud and need security designed in from the outset, when a security assessment has identified material gaps, or when a dedicated security capability is needed within a platform team.
The core competencies for Cloud Security contracting include are platform-specific and deep. Strong working knowledge of the shared responsibility model and the native security tooling on the relevant platform is expected as a baseline: for AWS this includes AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, and AWS Config; for Azure it includes Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Azure Policy. Experience with infrastructure-as-code security, including scanning Terraform or CloudFormation templates for misconfigurations using tools such as Checkov or tfsec, is increasingly expected. Familiarity with cloud security frameworks including CIS Benchmarks, the Cloud Security Alliance CCM, and regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001 as they apply to cloud environments is widely valued. Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, or CISSP are well regarded and frequently listed as requirements at senior level.
What is the market like for cloud security contractors?
Cloud Security contracting is one of the fastest-growing segments within the broader cybersecurity contractor market. Demand is being driven by the pace of cloud adoption across UK organisations, combined with the increasingly sophisticated threat landscape targeting cloud-hosted workloads. Regulatory pressure from the FCA, the ICO, and sector-specific bodies is also compelling organisations to invest in cloud security capability they do not hold permanently. Supply of experienced Cloud Security contractors who combine deep platform knowledge with genuine security expertise remains limited relative to demand, supporting rate levels at the top of the cybersecurity contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do cloud security contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for cloud security roles in Birmingham typically range from £600 to £1000 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many cloud security vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 cloud security contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to July 2026.