Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer (Remote from UK)

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment partner is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer in the UK. This role focuses on strengthening cloud and platform security by leading initiatives and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in securing infrastructures, programming proficiency, and experience with IaC security. Benefits include flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits supporting health and finances

Flexible paid time off

Equity compensation

Growth and development fund

Parental leave

Home office support

Qualifications

• Strong experience securing large-scale cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Go, Python, or Ruby.
• Deep expertise in container security and Kubernetes hardening.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code security using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of identifying risks in complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team infrastructure security projects from design to delivery.
• Design and implement robust security solutions for cloud environments.
• Conduct security reviews for infrastructure changes.
• Develop secure patterns and automation for cloud services.
• Identify and remediate systemic security gaps in cloud configurations.

Skills

Securing large-scale cloud infrastructure

Programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby)

Container security

Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer in UK.

In this role, you will strengthen mission‑critical cloud and platform infrastructure by leading high‑impact security initiatives from design through delivery. You will collaborate closely with engineering, SRE, and infrastructure teams to embed security into cloud‑native systems at scale. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to guide cross‑functional stakeholders toward secure‑by‑default implementations. You will influence security strategy, build automation, and help shape the roadmap for secure, resilient, AI‑empowered infrastructure. This is an opportunity to drive measurable impact across global software platforms used by thousands of organizations.

Accountabilities:

• Lead cross‑team infrastructure security projects from design to delivery, ensuring clear communication and technical alignment.
• Design and implement robust security solutions for cloud environments, container platforms, and orchestration systems.
• Conduct security reviews for infrastructure changes, identifying risks and providing actionable recommendations.
• Develop secure patterns, reference architectures, and automation that enable teams to deliver secure infrastructure at scale.
• Identify and remediate systemic security gaps in cloud, Kubernetes, and infrastructure configurations.
• Partner with SRE, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to embed security into platform services and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to professional development across teams.
• Shape the team’s technical roadmap and advance key security capabilities; contribute to securing infrastructure using internal tools and processes.

Requirements:

• Strong experience securing large‑scale cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, or Azure, covering IAM, networking, compute, and storage.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Go, Python, or Ruby, with the ability to develop production‑grade security tooling.
• Deep expertise in container security, Kubernetes hardening, and orchestration platform best practices.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code security using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation, including policy‑as‑code and automated compliance.
• Experience using or interest in leveraging AI to automate security workflows and improve efficiency.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives across teams, drive consensus, and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of identifying risks in complex systems and implementing practical mitigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Bonus: Experience in highly regulated or high‑reliability environments such as finance, healthcare, government, or telecom.
• Bonus: Familiarity with compliance frameworks including PCI‑DSS, FedRAMP, ISO27001, or SOC II.
• Alignment with values promoting collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, finances, and overall well‑being.
• Flexible paid time off and global remote‑first work structure.
• Team Member Resource Groups and strong support for inclusion and community building.
• Equity compensation and employee stock purchase programs.
• Growth and development fund to support ongoing learning.
• Parental leave and home office support for a productive remote environment.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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