Cloud Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to safeguard their cloud and application environments. This role involves designing and implementing security controls in AWS and Azure, working closely with engineering teams, and responding to security incidents. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and proven experience in cloud security to support robust protection against evolving threats.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a cloud security role.
• Experience with AWS and Azure security features.
• Ability to implement secure guardrails in Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls and secure-by-default architecture in AWS and Azure.
• Investigate security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Platform and Development teams.

Skills

Automation in Python

Automation in Java

Automation in Typescript

Cloud Security Principles

Incident Response Programs

Network Protocols

Education

AWS Certified Security

GIAC GC*

ISC2 CCSP / CISSP

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Azure

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• Altura Partners Cyber practice are partnered with a Cyber SaaS vendor looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer (internal facing), responsible for safeguarding their cloud and application environments.
• You'll be spearheading the design and deployment of security controls in thier AWS environment, adopting and extending existing controls in Azure AD/MDM, finding and addressing posture gaps, and expanding our ability to protect data that really matters.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement security controls and secure-by-default architecture in AWS and Azure, including but not limited to IAM.
• Implement secure guardrails for cloud deployments in Terraform
• Investigate security incidents in conjunction with team, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Participate in on-call and security support responsibilities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Platform and Development teams to address security issues and implement best practices
• Develop and maintain security documentation; ISO, NIST and CIS.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies to ensure robust protection against evolving threats

What You'll Bring:

• Design and implementation experience with AWS security features (similar Azure familiarity is a plus)
• Ability to write automations in Python, Java, or Typescript
• Ability to write secure-by-default Terraform for cloud deployments
• Solid understanding of cloud and application security principles
• Knowledge of network protocols, vulnerability management, and creation of Incident Response programs
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new security challenges and technologies
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security, GIAC GC*, ISC2 CCSP / CISSP, or equivalent are a plus
• 4+ years of experience in a cloud security role