Cyber Security Engineer, (Cloud Security Specialist)

KPMG International Cooperative; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG International Cooperative seeks a skilled Cyber Security Engineer focused on cloud security to join our security team in the UK. You will secure multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure and GCP, embedding security into cloud-native architectures.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with engineering, DevOps and security colleagues to deliver practical protections, supported by strong consulting skills and security governance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cloud security engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and architectures.
• Experience embedding security into cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Secure multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Embed security principles into client cloud architectures and DevOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps and security teams to deliver robust protections.
• Engage with clients to design and implement security controls and governance.

Skills

Cloud security

Multi-cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

IAM

Security engineering

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced, client facing, Cyber Security Engineer with a strong focus on cloud security to join our security team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing multi-cloud environments, embedding in client teams to deliver robust protection across platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires hands‑on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, DevOps, and security teams to embed security principles into cloud‑native architectures, with a working knowledge of Secure Architecture concepts.

Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients' operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time. Operating from Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester we do work that matters, providing technical and advisory expertise to help our clients securely craft and deploy security control systems and operations technolog
y.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager within our Cyber Security function?

Cyber security is one of the areas which KPMG has identified for tremendous investment and growth. Our clients face a challenging cyber threat and look to us to help them understand and respond to that threat. This is an opportunity to join a high performing team that works with a wide variety of clients, including Defence which is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast‑growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression. We are looking for a manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on delivering hands on security engineering engagements and to support KPMG's growth in this mark
et.

What will you be do ing?

• Support projects, or workstreams within a larger programme, consulting with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers where appropri ate.
• Plan and shape the delivery of engagements, including work plans, timelines, project management and resource allocati ons.
• Provide input on security operations capabilities and servi ces.
• Build and manage relationships with clients on a daily ba
  sis.

What will you need to d o it?

• Technical background, willingness to learn, and experience within an operationally focused engineering func tion.
• Experience bringing a technology perspective to a broad range of client issues, demonstrating how technology can be used to address problems and realise opportuni ties.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and architecture principles, Identity and access management models, security monitoring and SIEM integra tion.
• Proven hands-on experience of at least two cloud environments inclu din g:AWSMicrosoft AzureVMware Cloud Found ationGoogle Cloud
• Experience securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments, including greenfield and legacy platf
  orms.
• Due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to be eligible for Security Clea
  rance.

Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Managing teams, including the ability to structure complex pr ojects.
• Clear record of achievement and progression in a consulting firm or in a comparable environment within in dustry.
• Relevant cybersecurity certific ations.
• Consulting experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy, or mid-tie r firm.
• Working knowledge of Secure By Design Requi

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for this r ole are:Bi rmingha mBristolMa nchester

This position will largely be based within the Southwest of England and Manchester, with an expectation that the successful candidate will be able to work from client sites three or more day
s a week.

Diversity and Inclusion:

KPMG is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full
potential.