Summary: The Cloud Security Engineer role is a contract position requiring DV Security Clearance, focused on delivering and maintaining cloud platforms for the UK Public sector's critical infrastructure. The position involves collaboration within Agile teams to ensure security, scalability, and compliance with government standards while gaining architecture experience. Candidates should have a background in cloud security, particularly in Azure or AWS, and be prepared to interact with various security stakeholders. The role includes producing security documentation and supporting security assurance for cloud systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within Agile teams to deliver and maintain cloud platforms for critical infrastructure.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and efficiency of cloud solutions.
• Produce and review security documentation aligned with MoD JSP publications and Defence Cyber Security Framework.
• Assist with the development of security assurance plans and security architectures for cloud systems.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to align designs with business goals.
• Monitor new features for operational impact and drive continuous service improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Identity and Access Management controls and maintain documentation for support processes.

Key Skills:

• Current and Live Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance.
• Experience as a cyber security engineer or cloud security architect.
• Cloud security qualifications in Azure or AWS.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams and with security stakeholders.
• Experience in producing security documentation and assurance plans.
• Understanding of government standards and frameworks related to cloud security.

Salary (Rate): £500

City: Bath

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: IT