Cloud Security Engineer — Multi-Cloud Defender & Automation

Kainos; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer to define and implement security controls across Azure and AWS environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to enhance the cloud security posture and will play a key role in automation, compliance, and incident response processes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and experience with security services in multi-cloud settings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cloud security engineering or related roles.
• Working knowledge of industry cloud security frameworks and best practice.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong understanding of security best practices in multi‑cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the cloud security framework.
• Recommend and implement controls for cloud security and governance.
• Collaborate with SOC to operationalise detection rules.
• Support GRC in meeting compliance requirements.
• Influence and guide junior engineers in secure practices.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

Automation and scripting

Collaboration

Security best practices

Tools

Azure security services

AWS security services

Job description

A leading technology solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer to define and implement security controls across Azure and AWS environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to enhance the cloud security posture and will play a key role in automation, compliance, and incident response processes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and experience with security services in multi-cloud settings.