Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer Our client is a leading organisation in the digital asset space, supporting institutional partners with secure, innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to own the security of their multi-cloud environments, designing and enforcing security architecture, driving compliance, and embedding security-first thinking across cloud infrastructure and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure AWS and Azure environments, including IAM, network security, segmentation, and encryption. Own cloud-native security services including AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Azure Defender, Key Vault, and Azure Policy. Define and enforce cloud security baselines to meet internal policies and regulatory standards. Build security automation and IaC frameworks using Terraform or Cloud Formation, with security controls embedded by default.

Integrate SAST, DAST, and IaC scanning into CI/CD pipelines to shift security left across the development lifecycle. Configure cloud-native logging, monitoring, and alerting to support threat detection and incident response. Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, runbooks, and security SOPs. Partner with Dev Ops and IT teams to provide security guidance on architecture and deployment practices. Manage cloud asset inventory, vulnerability posture, and BCP/DR security readiness.

Requirements 3 years in a Cloud Security or Security Engineering role. Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure security models, native services, and shared responsibility frameworks. Hands-on experience with IAM, VPC/VNet design, firewalls, WAFs, and encryption at rest and in transit. Proficiency with Terraform or Cloud Formation and security-first cloud provisioning practices. Scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or Power Shell.

Solid understanding of Dev Sec Ops  principles and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Git Hub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines). Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Bonus:
Experience in regulated industries, relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, AZ-500, CCSP), or exposure to AI-assisted security tooling. What's Offered A high-autonomy environment where your security expertise will directly shape cloud strategy and resilience. Flexible working, a supportive culture, and strong opportunities for long-term development.

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Terraform Azure Cloud formation AWS Network Security Cloud Benefits:
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