CSPM/SSPM Cloud Security Engineer
Summary: The CSPM/SSPM Cloud Security Engineer role involves driving the security of cloud platforms within a global team. The position requires expertise in evaluating cloud services, identifying threats, and implementing security controls. The role is based in Knutsford and operates on a hybrid model, requiring three days on-site each week. The contract is set to last until November 30, 2026, with a competitive pay rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and identify security challenges with cloud platform services
- Design, develop and deliver security controls for cloud platforms
- Work alongside infrastructure engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services
- Act as security SME for cloud services
Key Skills:
- Experience working in enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Experience building cloud infrastructure and using cloud IaC tooling (Terraform, Cloud formation, BICEP)
- Experience in threat modelling, security reviews and testing
- Proficiency in Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python and behaviour-driven design
- Strong familiarity with security standards, security controls, and cloud security tooling
- Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes
- Experience with CSPM/SSPM tooling and use
- Container knowledge, particularly in Kubernetes
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience with IaC policy-as-code security tools - Terraform Sentinel, Wiz, etc.
- Strong understanding of cryptography, modern authentication and authorization mechanisms, networking, and enterprise security architectures
Salary (Rate): £631 per day
City: Knutsford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Role Title: CSPM/SSPM Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Knutsford (Hybrid - 03 days per week)
Contract Duration: 30/11/2026
Pay rate: £631 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)
Job Description:
As an experienced security professional, you will be utilised to drive the future security of our cloud platforms. You will play a key role in working as part of a global team reviewing and evaluating cloud services from major cloud providers, identifying potential threats, and developing mitigations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and identify security challenges with cloud platform services
- Design, develop and deliver security controls for cloud platforms
- Work alongside infrastructure engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.
- Act as security SME for cloud services
Standard Technical Skills & Competencies
- Experience working in enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Experience building cloud infrastructure and using cloud IaC tooling (Terraform, Cloud formation, BICEP)
- Experience in threat modelling, security reviews and testing.
- Proficiency in Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python and behaviour-driven design
- Strong familiarity with security standards, security controls, and cloud security tooling.
- Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
- Experience with CSPM/SSPM tooling and use
- Container knowledge, particularly in Kubernetes.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience with IaC policy-as-code security tools - Terraform Sentinel, Wiz, etc.
- Strong understanding of cryptography, modern authentication and authorization mechanisms, networking, and enterprise security architectures.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector
- Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
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