Senior Cloud Security Engineer: AWS & Azure, Automation

Aviva plc; West of England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 12% of annual salary

Pension up to 14%

29 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/s

5 days buy/sell

Aviva share plan up to £1,200

Discounts on Aviva products

Volunteer days (3 paid)

Cycle to work

Flexible benefits

Parental and carers leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Specialist to strengthen security across AWS, Azure and other cloud environments. You will work with engineering teams to identify risks, implement practical security controls and drive secure-by-design practices.

This senior role combines hands-on delivery with technical leadership, enabling scalable, compliant cloud solutions and continuous improvement across Aviva's platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on cloud security engineering experience in AWS and Azure.
• Experience with CNAPP, CSPM or CWPP to identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation via automation.
• Understanding of cloud-native technologies, container security, IaC, CI/CD and secure software development practices.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks and automated compliance for recognised standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

CNAPP/CSPM/CWPP

Kubernetes security

IaC

CI/CD

Security governance

Automated compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Aviva plc is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Specialist to strengthen security across AWS, Azure and other cloud environments. You will work with engineering teams to identify risks, implement practical security controls and drive secure-by-design practices.

This senior role combines hands-on delivery with technical leadership, enabling scalable, compliant cloud solutions and continuous improvement across Aviva's platforms.