Senior Cloud & Applications Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Cloud & Applications Security Engineer to drive cloud security initiatives. This role involves defining and executing security strategies in AWS and Azure, establishing robust security controls, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance security posture. With a competitive salary and a range of attractive perks, this position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about cloud security and eager to work with cutting-edge technology. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong background in cloud security, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Incentive scheme up to 10%

33 Days Holiday

Private Medical Care

Learning and Development Opportunities

Career Progression

Refer and Earn Scheme

Exclusive Benefits and Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud security engineering, especially with AWS and Azure.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute cloud security strategy with platform and SRE teams.
• Establish perimeter security with WAF and DDoS protection.
• Design and maintain security controls for AWS and Azure.

Skills

Cloud Security Concepts

Secure Coding Practices

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

API Security

CI/CD Tools

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Job description

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Senior Cloud & Applications Security Engineer, London

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about cloud security and eager to engineer robust security solutions within AWS and Azure environments? We are seeking Senior Cloud & Application Security Engineers to help our client define and implement its cloud security strategy. If you're an experienced Security Engineering professional excited to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with diverse teams, we want to hear from you!

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of cloud and application security concepts, including secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, API gateways, and API security (authentication and authorization).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, ensuring secure and automated deployment processes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies like SCRUM, along with proven project management skills to manage multiple security projects effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Security Strategy: Define and execute cloud security strategy, partnering with platform and SRE teams to build robust infrastructure supporting our business.
• Perimeter Security: Establish platform perimeter security with controls at ingress and egress points, including Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, and CDN.
• Access Control: Establish an access control baseline focusing on least privilege and segregation of duties. Monitor and enforce these controls once roles and permissions are set.
• Security Controls: Design, implement, and maintain security controls to prevent, detect, and remediate insecure configurations, including defining secure AWS and Azure infrastructure baselines.
• Standards Development: Develop and maintain security standards and guidelines, creating reusable resources for development teams.
• Cloud Security Services: Manage AWS and Azure security services, including certificate authorities, encryption, scanners, and security control canaries.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, particularly with AWS and Azure, and at least 2+ years in software development.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain high security standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.

What we offer: Salary of £80,000 - £110,000 DOE

• Pension
• Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary, based on company performance.
• 33 Days Holiday per year for work-life balance.
• Private Medical Care (Self after 1 year)
• Learning and Development opportunities for career growth.
• Career progression with industry leaders.
• Refer and Earn Scheme to earn money by referring new hires.
• Exclusive benefits, discounts, and free advice services.