Security Cloud Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Square One Resources
£82 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Security Cloud Engineer role in Manchester focuses on enhancing cloud security software through automation and threat mitigation. The position requires collaboration with engineers to design and deliver cloud services while adhering to budgetary constraints. The contract is for six months and falls inside IR35 regulations. The role is set to commence in February or March 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements in line with agreed budget and strategy.
- Work alongside engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.
Key Skills:
- Experience working in cloud environments with professional certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred).
- Experience in translating HLD and LLD into actionable designs.
- Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, and Python/Java.
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
- Experience in creating Deployment Manager templates or Terraform for GCP infrastructure automation.
- Familiarity with IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies in GCP.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy for CI/CD.
- Knowledge of GCP Networking (VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud Load Balancing).
- Experience with Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Centre for observability and security posture.
- Understanding of GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration in GCP.
Salary (Rate): £82.00/hr
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role overview:
Job Title: Security Cloud Engineer
Location: Manchester (3 x per week)
Start Date: Feb / Mar 2026
Job Type: 6 months (Inside IR35 contract)
Introduction:
As an experienced Cloud Engineer, your expertise will be utilised to drive the future of our cloud security software. You will play a key role in expanding our product roadmap, automating escalations and remediations, and offering insight into potential threats along with their mitigations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements in line with agreed budget and strategy.
- Work alongside engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.
Standard Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Experience working in cloud environments with professional certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred).
- Experience in translating HLD and LLD into actionable designs.
- Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, and Python/Java.
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
- Experience in creating Deployment Manager templates or Terraform for GCP infrastructure automation.
- Familiarity with IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies in GCP.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy for CI/CD.
- Knowledge of GCP Networking (VPC, Firewall Rules, Cloud Load Balancing).
- Experience with Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Centre for observability and security posture.
- Understanding of GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) and container orchestration in GCP.