Cloud Security Engineer- Banking client Experience required

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a leading Banking Client and support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening cloud security, driving automation, supporting cloud-native application development, and ensuring cloud infrastructure complies with enterprise security and governance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation programmes within a highly regulated banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and enhance secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Implement cloud security controls aligned with enterprise security policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure cloud-native solutions.
• Support DevOps teams by implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Translate high-level and low-level designs into scalable technical solutions.
• Automate cloud security processes, remediation, and operational activities.
• Monitor cloud environments using SIEM, cloud security, and observability tools.
• Ensure compliance with security governance, access management, and software life cycle standards.
• Support incident, problem, and change management activities.
• Work with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS, or GKE.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proven background in Cloud Security Engineering.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls and cloud-native security services.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Agile delivery.
• Experience with Scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Java.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Chef, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Good understanding of IAM, RBAC, encryption, cloud governance, and access management.
• Experience with cloud security posture management tools such as Wiz Cloud/Wiz Defend or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Windows and Red Hat Linux administration.
• Experience working with SIEM platforms, security monitoring, incident management, and change management.
• Previous experience working within Banking or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable.
• Relevant cloud or security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, CISSP, etc.) are advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Banking or Financial Services project experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within Agile delivery teams.