Cloud Security Engineer

Vanguard; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer located in Manchester. The role involves designing advanced cloud security platforms and implementing MFA and zero-trust principles. Ideal candidates will have expertise in AWS, knowledge of REST APIs, and excellent communication skills. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance cybersecurity across a complex stack. Candidates are encouraged to apply and will be supported through the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Strong cloud expertise, preferably AWS, with IaC using CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform.
• Solid REST API knowledge and cloud security fundamentals (IAM, networking, encryption).
• Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve cloud-native cybersecurity platforms across every layer of the stack.
• Implement advanced authentication with MFA, passkeys, and zero‑trust principles.
• Optimize cloud systems for performance, resilience, and efficiency.

Skills

Cloud expertise (preferably AWS)

REST API knowledge

Cloud security fundamentals

Communication skills

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Tools

CloudFormation

CDK

Terraform

Job description

Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Manchester

Role Type: Permanent

Work Setup: Hybrid

What you'll do:

• Design and evolve cloud-native cybersecurity platforms across every layer of the stack, from the database through to the CDN
• Implement advanced authentication with MFA, passkeys, and zero‑trust principles and develop defenses against account takeover and fraud
• Integrate with leading identity providers (Auth0, Transmit, Ping)
• Optimize cloud systems for performance, resilience, and efficiency
• Partner with Product owner to deliver strategic, technically sound solutions
• Drive technical excellence through standards, tooling, and ownership of deployments and operations from development through production

What you bring:

• Strong cloud expertise, preferably AWS, with IaC using CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform
• Solid REST API knowledge and cloud security fundamentals (IAM, networking, encryption)
• Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Knowledge of agile methodologies, with Scrum experience preferred
• Continuous learner with a growth mindset

What's Next:

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

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