Senior Cloud Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to drive their cloud security strategy. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to implement robust security measures, including perimeter security and access control. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security, particularly with AWS, and a strong foundation in software development. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and security, where you can make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Pension company contribution = 3%

Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary

33 Days Holiday per year

Private Medical Care (Self after 1 year)

Learning and Development opportunities

Career progression

Refer and Earn Scheme

Discounted Products

Free 24/7 Confidential Advice

Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud security with a focus on AWS and software development.
• Strong grasp of cloud security concepts and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute cloud security strategy with SRE teams.
• Implement perimeter security controls at ingress and egress points.

Skills

Cloud Security

AWS

Software Development

Secure Coding Practices

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Management

Access Control Mechanisms

Kubernetes

API Security

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Python

JavaScript

GoLang

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

Join Our Team at Holland & Barrett!

Are you passionate about cloud security and looking to make a significant impact? Holland & Barrett is seeking a Cloud Security Specialist to help us define and implement our cloud security strategy. If you're an experienced professional eager to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with diverse teams, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Security Strategy: Help define and execute the Holland & Barrett cloud security strategy, partnering with platform and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to build robust infrastructure that supports our business.
2. Perimeter Security: Establish platform perimeter security by implementing controls at ingress and egress points, including creating and maintaining an edge network with a Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, and a Content Delivery Network (CDN).
3. Access Control: Establish an access control baseline focusing on the principle of least privilege and segregation of duties. Monitor and enforce these controls once roles and permissions are set.
4. Security Controls: Design, implement, and maintain security controls to prevent, detect, and remediate insecure configurations, including defining and disseminating secure AWS/infrastructure baselines.
5. Standards Development: Own the development and maintenance of tailored security standards and guidelines, creating reusable resources for various development teams.
6. AWS Security Services: Establish and manage AWS security services, including certificate authorities, encryption services, insecure configuration scanners, and security control canaries.

Key Requirements:

1. Essential:
2. 5+ years of experience in cloud security, particularly with AWS, and at least 2+ years in software development.
3. Strong understanding of cloud and application security concepts, including secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and access control mechanisms.
4. Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, API gateways, and API Security (authentication and authorization).
5. Proficiency in programming such as Python, JavaScript, GoLang, Terraform, CloudFormation (AWS), and AWS CDK.
6. Familiarity with Agile methodologies like SCRUM, along with proven project management skills to manage multiple security projects effectively.

Desired:

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain a keen attention to detail, ensuring high security standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.

Why Holland & Barrett?

At Holland & Barrett, we are dedicated to promoting health and well-being while ensuring the highest standards of cloud security. Join our team and be part of a company that values innovation and security.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about cloud security and want to contribute to a secure future, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

What we offer:

• Pension company contribution = 3%
• Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary, based on company performance.
• Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take 33 Days Holiday per year.
• Private Medical Care (Self after 1 year)
• Learning and Development opportunity with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.
• Career progression.
• Refer and Earn Scheme - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.
• Epic Extras gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.
• Stay healthy with Discounted Products - from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.
• We all need a little help sometimes, so we offer Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
• Mental Health First Aiders - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because it's all about your health & wellbeing.
• Stay active in the Onsite Gym at our Nuneaton Hub!
• We have colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.
• And many more!

We are passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).