Cloud Security Engineer - 12 Month Contract - Asset Management

Miryco Consultants Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their Manchester office. The role involves designing advanced cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and implementing robust security mechanisms. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in cloud services, particularly AWS, and proficiency in TypeScript and REST API development. Excellent communication skills are essential for bridging technical and non-technical aspects. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in cloud computing and services, preferably AWS.
• Proficient in TypeScript and REST API development, with NestJS preferred.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles including IAM and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance modern cloud-based cybersecurity solutions.
• Implement robust authentication mechanisms such as MFA.
• Develop systems to detect and prevent account takeover attempts.

Skills

Cloud computing expertise

REST API development

TypeScript proficiency

Communication skills

Agile methodologies knowledge

Tools

AWS

NestJS

Auth0

Transmit Security

Ping Identity

Job description

Job Description

Miryco Consultants is working with a leading global asset manager to add a Cloud Security Engineer to their growing Manchester office. You will help shape the future of cybersecurity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance modern cloud-based cybersecurity solutions.
• Implement robust authentication mechanisms (e.g., MFA, passkeys).
• Integrate with leading identity providers such as Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity.
• Develop advanced systems to detect and prevent account takeover (ATO) attempts.
• Optimize the performance, scalability, and resilience of cloud services.
• Champion continuous improvement in technical standards, tools, and development processes.

Experience

• Strong expertise in cloud computing and services (AWS experience preferred).
• Proficient in TypeScript and REST API development (NestJS experience preferred).
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption.
• Experienced in designing and implementing web services and microservices-based architectures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiar with agile development methodologies; Scrum experience is a plus.