Cloud Security Engineer - Azure

Gattaca; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large-scale digital organization is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance security across Azure cloud and application platforms. Responsibilities include engineering security controls, implementing cloud security tooling, securing containers and Kubernetes, and defining security standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in cloud security engineering, strong Azure security expertise, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in cloud security engineering.
• Strong experience securing Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud security platforms.

Responsibilities

• Engineer security controls across Azure cloud environments.
• Implement and optimize cloud security tooling.
• Secure containers, Kubernetes and serverless workloads.

Skills

Cloud Security Engineering

Azure Security

Cloud Security Platforms

Application Security Best Practices

Communication Skills

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a large-scale digital organisation investing heavily in cloud security and platform resilience.

We are supporting a client in the retail and digital commerce sector to hire a Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen security across their Azure cloud and application platforms.

You’ll work alongside cloud, platform and engineering teams to design, implement and enforce security guardrails, secure Kubernetes and cloud-native services, and continuously improve the organisation’s cloud security posture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engineering security controls across Azure cloud environments
• Implementing and optimising cloud security tooling (CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP)
• Securing containers, Kubernetes and serverless workloads
• Defining and embedding security standards and guardrails
• Working with internal teams and vendors to integrate security solutions
• Translating technical risk into clear, actionable insight

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years’ experience in cloud security engineering
• Strong Azure security experience
• Hands‑on with modern cloud security platforms
• Knowledge of application security best practice
• Confident communicator who can work across technical and non-technical teams