Cloud Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to enhance the security of their cloud environments. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives in AWS and Azure, implementing robust security measures and responding to incidents effectively. The position demands strong technical expertise, relevant certifications, and a proactive approach to evolving security challenges.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a cloud security role.
• Design and implementation expertise in AWS and Azure.
• Experience with Terraform for secure cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls and secure architecture in AWS and Azure.
• Investigate security incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to address security issues and implement best practices.

Skills

AWS Security

Cloud Security Principles

Python

Terraform

Incident Response

Education

AWS Certified Security

GIAC GC*, ISC2 CCSP / CISSP

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Cloud Security Engineer, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

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Client:

Altura Partners Ltd

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the Role:

• 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