Senior Cloud Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to spearhead its cloud security transformation. You will apply your extensive knowledge of AWS and security best practices while actively collaborating across engineering teams to secure scalable cloud infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about making a significant impact on cloud security strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security, particularly in AWS.
• Strong background in secure infrastructure design and automation.
• In-depth understanding of Kubernetes and secure API design.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable cloud solutions and develop security baselines.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud security providing guidance.
• Harden Kubernetes environments and manage infrastructure using Terraform.

Skills

AWS

Cloud Security

Infrastructure-as-Code

Kubernetes

Terraform

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Senior Cloud Security Engineer, basildon

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Client:

Lawrence Harvey

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Salary: up to £100,000 + bonus + benefits

Location: UK – Remote

This company is undergoing a major cloud transformation and is looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to help shape and secure its modern cloud infrastructure. You’ll work across engineering teams to design scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and embed best practices from day one.

You’ll be joining at a pivotal time as the company invests heavily (multiple hires!) in scaling its cloud security capabilities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex security challenges, enjoys cross-team collaboration, and wants to influence how secure, scalable systems are built in a fast-moving, AWS native environment.

Responsibilities:

• Apply software development and security engineering expertise to design secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain security baselines for cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS), including automation for configuration scanning and remediation.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud security within engineering, providing guidance during design reviews and threat modelling sessions.
• Harden Kubernetes environments and enforce secure cluster configurations.
• Secure and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code, with a focus on Terraform.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security, with deep expertise in AWS.
• Strong background in secure infrastructure design, cloud-native security controls, and automation.
• In-depth understanding of Kubernetes, service meshes, API gateways, and secure API design.
• Ability to operate independently, take ownership of security initiatives, and drive continuous improvements.

If you're passionate about cloud security and ready to help shape a more secure future, click to apply or reach out directly at [emailprotected] .