Cloud Security Engineer — AWS, Zero-Trust & IAM

Vanguard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Manchester is seeking a cloud cybersecurity specialist to design and evolve cybersecurity platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS and Infrastructure as Code with tools like CloudFormation and Terraform. Responsibilities include implementing advanced authentication and partnering with product owners for strategic solutions. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

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 and develop defenses against account takeover.
• Partner with Product owner to deliver strategic, technically sound solutions.

Skills

Strong cloud expertise, preferably AWS

Solid REST API knowledge

Excellent communicator

Knowledge of agile methodologies

Continuous learner with a growth mindset

Tools

CloudFormation

CDK

Terraform

Auth0

Ping

Job description

A leading investment firm in Manchester is seeking a cloud cybersecurity specialist to design and evolve cybersecurity platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS and Infrastructure as Code with tools like CloudFormation and Terraform. Responsibilities include implementing advanced authentication and partnering with product owners for strategic solutions. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.