Security Platform Engineer - Cloud

MARKS&SPENCER; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for a Specialist Security Engineer to ensure the integrity and security of applications in the cloud. The role involves defining security standards, identifying vulnerabilities, and integrating security tools. Candidates should have at least 3 years of cloud security engineering experience, along with hands-on knowledge of cloud security tools and Kubernetes. The position comes with competitive benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support, while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Tailored induction and training programmes

Wellbeing support

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in cloud security engineering.
• Hands-on experience implementing and configuring cloud security tools and technologies.
• Understanding of application security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Defining security standards and supporting their implementation.
• Identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities in the cloud.
• Working closely with external vendors to integrate security tools.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

Kubernetes security

Application security principles

Microsoft Cloud Security technologies

Problem-solving

Tools

CASBs

CSPMs

CWPPs

CNAPP

Job description

The Specialist Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and security of our applications across the cloud environment. You'll lead the charge in implementing robust security measures, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to fortify our defenses against cyber threats.

What you’ll do

• Defining security standards and guardrails and supporting their implementation and support
• Identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities in the cloud, working with support and development teams in other areas of M&S
• Work closely with external vendors to optimize and seamlessly integrate security tools and services into the cloud environment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
• Ability to use lateral thinking to break a problem down into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes

Who you are

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in cloud security engineering
• Hands‑on experience implementing and configuring cloud security tools and technologies, such as CASBs, CSPMs, CWPPs, CNAPP
• Hands‑on experience of Microsoft Cloud Security technologies.
• Understanding of application security principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of securing Kubernetes, container and serverless technologies on Azure.

What’s in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…

• After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you’re passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re ambitious about the future of retail. We’re innovating, disrupting, and leading the way into a more inspiring, digital era. It’s an exciting time to be part of M&S.

To support us on our journey, we’re building inclusive, diverse teams where everyone can be themselves, do their best work, and make change happen. We support each other and succeed together.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description. It’s more of a guide to what’s possible within the role. If you’re passionate, ready to work hard, and think the role feels right for you, we’d love to hear from you. #hybridrole #LI‑Hybrid #LI‑OT1