Senior Cloud Security Engineer

ASOS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer in Greater London is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its cloud security posture. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain cloud-based security systems, work collaboratively with various teams, and mentor junior team members. Key qualifications include significant experience in cloud security, knowledge of platforms like Azure and AWS, and skills in programming languages such as Python and C#. The company offers a competitive salary and robust professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-related bonuses

Professional development support

Generous paid leave

Flexible benefits allowance

Employee wellness support

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Cloud Security or similar roles.
• Experience in a cloud computing environment.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable cloud-based security solutions.
• Perform vulnerability testing and security assessments.
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure secure integration.

Skills

Cloud Security

Vulnerability testing

Risk analysis

Security assessments

Programming (Python, C#, Java)

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

As one of our Senior Security Engineers, you are passionate about security and great engineering practises. You will join a multidisciplinary team, working together with other Security Engineers, Product Managers and Security teams. As an engineer, you will design, build and deliver secure, high-quality enterprise solutions across numerous initiatives within the organisation, spreading your security knowledge to an ever-expanding engineering community, increasing our security posture and helping identify and reduce our risk exposure when building applications.

You will bring subject-matter expertise around Cloud Security to the team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organisation’s cloud-based security systems. You will be a key subject‑matter‑expert on all things Cloud Security, helping teams make the right decisions when it comes to securing their systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy innovative, AI and data‑driven scalable cloud‑based security solutions.
• Perform vulnerability testing, risk analysis, and security assessments against our cloud environment.
• Develop and coordinate cloud security procedures and disaster recovery plans.
• Build a deep understanding of our cloud security tooling and drive improvements in coverage and utilisation of the tools.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Threat & Vulnerability Management and software development teams to ensure cloud solutions are securely integrated with new and existing software and infrastructure.
• Support with conducting security training and awareness programs to educate staff about cloud security risks and responsibilities.
• Mentoring/Coaching lesser experienced team members to support their own development

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 2 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision‑making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

About You

• Relevant experience gained working in Cloud Security, Platform Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent roles.
• Proven experience in a cloud computing environment (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and security principles
• Knowledge of Infrastructure‑as‑code (IAC) and an understanding of misconfigurations.
• Experience building applications, scripts, pipelines or automation using modern technologies and languages such as PowerShell, YAML, Python, C#, Java, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with crafting low‑noise detections aligned to real‑world attack behaviours

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Competitive compensation and performance‑related bonuses
• Professional development and career growth support
• Generous paid leave, including additional personal celebration days
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Access to learning resources and internal knowledge‑sharing events
• Employee perks and wellness support options