Cloud Security Engineer
Posted 7 days ago by VIQU Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Kent, England, UK
Summary: The Cloud Security Engineer role at a leading automotive organization in Kent is designed to enhance the security of the cloud environment by bridging the gap between the cloud and security teams. This position focuses on implementing best practices, securing cloud infrastructure, and addressing emerging threats. The engineer will collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams to ensure a cohesive security approach. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the security and integrity of cloud architecture by following and promoting security best practices.
- Identify and respond to security risks and incidents, offering practical, actionable solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams across cloud, infrastructure, and security to ensure a cohesive approach.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and adjust security posture accordingly.
- Communicate security risks, approaches, and resolutions to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience with AWS and a good understanding of cloud-native security principles.
- Experience working with Terraform as IaC.
- Previous exposure to cloud engineering/platform roles and Cloud Security Engineering positions.
- Understanding of networking architecture, particularly within cloud environments.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS, or NIST.
- Knowledge of system, technology, and product life cycles and how security fits within them.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to operate across both technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and propose sound technical solutions.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Kent
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Cloud Security Engineer
Kent - Hybrid
12-month FTC - Competitive Salary
VIQU have partnered with a leading automotive organisation seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their growing security function. This role has been created to help bridge the gap between the cloud team and security, playing a crucial part in ensuring the organisation's cloud environment remains secure and resilient.
As a Cloud Security Engineer, you'll focus on securing cloud infrastructure, implementing best practices, and helping shape security processes to tackle current and emerging threats. You'll work closely with both technical and non-technical teams, acting as a key point of contact between cloud and security disciplines.
Key Responsibilities of the Cloud Security Engineer:
- Ensure the security and integrity of cloud architecture by following and promoting security best practices.
- Identify and respond to security risks and incidents, offering practical, actionable solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams across cloud, infrastructure, and security to ensure a cohesive approach.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and adjust security posture accordingly.
- Communicate security risks, approaches, and resolutions to both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Key Requirements of the Cloud Security Engineer:
- Hands-on experience with AWS and a good understanding of cloud-native security principles.
- Experience working with Terraform as IaC.
- Previous exposure to cloud engineering/platform roles and Cloud Security Engineering positions
- Understanding of networking architecture, particularly within cloud environments.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS, or NIST.
- Knowledge of system, technology, and product life cycles and how security fits within them.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to operate across both technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and propose sound technical solutions.
To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Katie Dark on (see below)
If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
Cloud Security Engineer
Kent - Hybrid
12-month FTC - Competitive Salary
