Summary: The Contract Cloud Security Engineer will design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud environments, collaborating with IT and development teams to ensure compliance and security. This role requires a proactive approach to monitoring security incidents and conducting assessments. The position is contract-based with potential for extension based on performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and relevant experience in cloud security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud security solutions.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and alerts.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure application deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.
• Proficiency in Scripting languages (eg, Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (eg, AWS Certified Security Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate) are a plus.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: City of London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT