Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Levy Global

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Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ansible Automation AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) Cloud Computing Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Services Cloud Technology Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Cyber Security Data Encryption Data Protection Strategy DevSecOps Embedding Encryption Identity And Access Management Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Management Market Trend Microsoft Azure Network Security Secure Coding Security Strategies Software Coding Systems Architecture Systems Engineering Terraform

Summary: The Cloud Security Engineer role is a contract position focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure AWS cloud infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to enhance cloud security initiatives and ensure a robust security posture. The position requires a strong emphasis on DevSecOps practices and automation tools to streamline security processes. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the London office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on system architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, data protection, and network security.
  • Collaborate with the Information Security and application teams to drive cloud security initiatives and align with the broader security strategy.
  • Enhance and secure CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications by embedding secure coding and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline security processes, monitor key security metrics, and support operational demands.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, industry trends, and mitigation techniques to continually improve cloud security controls.

Key Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years in a DevSecOps capacity and 5+ years in cloud security or engineering roles.
  • Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and associated security features; familiarity with Azure is advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of networking, systems engineering, and cybersecurity within cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible for secure provisioning and management.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Practical experience using Wiz or similar cloud security posture management tools.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cloud Security Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid 2/3 days from the London office

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer with a strong emphasis on AWS. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust security posture and supporting continuous delivery of our applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on system architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, data protection, and network security.
  • Collaborate with the Information Security and application teams to drive cloud security initiatives and align with the broader security strategy.
  • Enhance and secure CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications by embedding secure coding and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline security processes, monitor key security metrics, and support operational demands.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, industry trends, and mitigation techniques to continually improve cloud security controls.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in a DevSecOps capacity and 5+ years in cloud security or engineering roles.
  • Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and associated security features; familiarity with Azure is advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of networking, systems engineering, and cybersecurity within cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible for secure provisioning and management.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Practical experience using Wiz or similar cloud security posture management tools.
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