SC-Cleared AWS Security Engineer: Automation & IR

UBDS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Manchester seeks an experienced AWS Security Engineer to enhance and optimize cloud security. The role involves implementing AWS security services, monitoring environments, and responding to security incidents. Candidates should have strong scripting skills and AWS security knowledge. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and employee growth.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus additional days

Electric Vehicle leasing

Contributed Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Active SC (Security Check) Clearance is required.
• Experience securing containerised environments (e.g., AWS ECS, EKS).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain AWS security services.
• Monitor cloud environments for anomalies.
• Automate compliance checks using scripting.

Skills

Hands-on experience implementing AWS security services

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar

Understanding of IAM principles and encryption techniques

Practical knowledge of incident response

Strong troubleshooting abilities

Education

AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

Job description

A technology solutions provider in Manchester seeks an experienced AWS Security Engineer to enhance and optimize cloud security. The role involves implementing AWS security services, monitoring environments, and responding to security incidents. Candidates should have strong scripting skills and AWS security knowledge. This position offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and employee growth.