Cloud Security Engineer

Secure a cloud platform used across multiple markets, without turning security into a barrier to engineering delivery.

Cloud Security Engineer - London

London, United Kingdom · Permanent · Hybrid

What you'd actually work on

• Reviewing and improving security controls across AWS cloud environments
• Implementing security requirements through Terraform and automated policies
• Managing identity, access controls, permissions, and privileged access
• Improving container and Kubernetes security across production environments
• Integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines
• Identifying vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and third-party dependencies
• Working with engineering teams to prioritise and remediate security findings
• Improving secrets management and encryption practices
• Monitoring cloud activity and investigating suspicious behaviour
• Supporting incident response and documenting corrective actions
• Contributing to threat modelling for new services and architecture changes
• Maintaining evidence and technical controls required for audits and compliance reviews

Where it gets technically interesting

• Managing access across multiple cloud accounts, environments, and engineering teams
• Securing Kubernetes without preventing teams from operating their services
• Detecting configuration drift in infrastructure managed through code
• Separating useful security signals from high volumes of automated findings
• Applying consistent controls without assuming every service has the same risk profile
• Supporting regulatory requirements across a platform that continues to change
• Automating repetitive security controls while retaining clear traceability

What we're looking for

• 4+ years of experience in cloud security, DevSecOps, infrastructure security, or a related role
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP security services
• Experience with identity and access management
• Practical knowledge of Terraform or another infrastructure-as-code tool
• Experience securing containers and Kubernetes environments
• Understanding of cloud networking, encryption, secrets management, and logging
• Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and incident response
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI DSS
• Ability to explain risks and remediation options to engineering teams
• Professional English

The company

A regulated financial technology company operating across the United Kingdom and Europe. The engineering organisation manages a cloud-native platform supporting high transaction volumes and sensitive customer data.

Private health cover, pension contribution, equity plan, and flexible working.

Languages: Professional or native English.

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