Cloud Security Engineer - Identity

FSP; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Industry-leading coaching

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading cyber security consultancy in the UK is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with deep identity expertise. You will work closely with client teams, delivering solutions for cloud security. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with cloud platforms and strong knowledge of identity standards. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cloud identity and access management systems.
• Strong understanding of OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and SCIM.
• Ability to design secure controls in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve identity security systems.
• Design and implement secure identity controls for cloud environments.
• Automate identity and secrets management processes.

Skills

Cloud experience

Identity fundamentals

Security engineering

Problem solving

Pragmatic solutions

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Education

Relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Tools

Terraform

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Cloud Security Engineer - Identity

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with deep identity expertise to join our team. You will work closely with client cloud engineering teams, providing assurance and delivering both best‑practice and pragmatic solutions for identity and security across cloud and hybrid environments.

You’ll design, implement, and automate identity security spanning Azure, AWS, GCP, and traditional infrastructure, integrating vendor solutions and developing secure, scalable services.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve identity security: conduct in‑depth assessments of cloud and on‑premises identity and access management systems, identify weaknesses and areas for enhancement, provide expert recommendations and deliver improvements to enhance security, performance, and user experience.
• Design and implement secure controls: develop secure identity controls for hybrid‑cloud and cloud‑first environments, define architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps that align with business objectives, security, and compliance requirements.
• Integrate and automate: develop automation for identity and secrets management using tools such as Terraform, Python, PowerShell and CI/CD pipelines; integrate vendor solutions to build cohesive identity security services.
• Provide technical consultancy: offer expert technical consultancy to clients, translating business requirements into robust and user‑friendly technical solutions.
• Collaborate with partners: work closely with our technology partners, training and certifying on their solutions to deliver cutting‑edge identity services to clients.
• Share knowledge and mentor: share expertise with team members, clients, and colleagues across FSP to develop collective skills and foster a culture of learning, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on cloud experience: expertise in one or more cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) identity and access management, plus on‑premises systems such as Active Directory.
• Identity fundamentals: strong understanding of OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM and related standards.
• Security engineering: demonstrated ability to design and implement robust security controls in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Problem solver: strong analytical skills with a proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Pragmatic: able to balance best practice with practical, workable solutions, applying friction where necessary to maximise security without impeding delivery.
• Collaborative communicator: empathetic and effective communication style, building trust with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Continuous learner: committed to ongoing professional development and sharing knowledge with others.

Desired Qualifications

• Certifications: AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Microsoft certifications, CISSP, CISSP‑ISSAP, CRISC, TOGAF, SABSA, MSc InfoSec, or similar.
• Cloud & Security architecture: multi‑cloud security architecture, DevSecOps, secrets management, and security automation/orchestration.
• Identity & Access Management: hands‑on with IAM/IGA and PAM solutions, public key infrastructure (PKI) and certificate lifecycle management.
• Protocols & Standards: familiarity with authentication and authorisation standards and protocols such as CAEP, Cedar, SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAP.

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to excellence and quality

About FSP

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) is a leading enterprise‑level digital evolution and cyber security consultancy. We enable peak performance, cultural cohesion and business growth through technology by adopting a comprehensive approach to strategy and creating viable, sustainable, and resilient digital futures for organisations and their teams.

At the heart of everything we do is our unwavering commitment to the evolution of organisations and their people. We work in partnership with our clients, helping them to become responsive, engaged and supremely equipped for a successful future, blending high‑quality business and technology delivery with a dedication to exceptional client experience.

Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee‑first strategy, built around our organisation’s core values. We are proud to be a multi award‑winning workplace, most notably recognised by Best Companies™ as #1 Best Company To Work For in the UK, Tech and the South East in 2023.

We are ISO27001 and ISO9001 certified by UKAS, and also a CREST approved penetration testing and SOC company, IASME Cyber Essentials Certification body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Why work for FSP?

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring
• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in‑person meeting, please let us know.