12th November 2026
Cloud Security Engineer
Engineering
Remote
c. £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Cloud Security Engineer
Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK & Ireland)
Salary: c. £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Reports to: Director of Cyber Security
Help Secure a Multi-Cloud Environment
We’re looking for a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to help drive security across our AWS, Azure and GCP environments.
This role combines cloud security engineering, automation, governance and DevSecOps. You’ll design and implement security controls, build automation that scales, and work closely with engineering teams to embed security into everything we do.
If you enjoy solving complex security challenges, automating manual processes and improving cloud security at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll DoCloud Security
- Design and implement secure-by-design cloud solutions.
- Define and maintain cloud security standards, controls and guardrails.
- Identify, assess and remediate cloud security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Support governance across AWS, Azure and GCP environments.
Security Engineering & Automation
- Build and maintain security automation using Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Python and PowerShell.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code controls and automated compliance checks.
- Automate security monitoring, validation and remediation activities.
- Support the integration of security throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
Security Operations
- Manage and optimise security tooling including:
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty and Inspector
- Qualys
- Snyk
- SonarQube
- DRATA
- GitLab
- Bitwarden
- Support threat detection, investigations and vulnerability management.
- Conduct cloud security reviews and recommend improvements.
Identity & Access Management
- Implement and maintain least-privilege access models.
- Manage AWS IAM, IAM Identity Center, Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC and PIM.
- Support privileged access governance and access lifecycle management.
Compliance & Assurance
- Support compliance programmes including ISO 27001, SOC 2 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
- Assist with audits, evidence collection and remediation activities.
- Work with customers and stakeholders to meet security and compliance requirements.
What We’re Looking ForEssential
- Experience securing cloud environments in AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of cloud security platforms such as Defender for Cloud, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector, Qualys or Snyk.
- Experience with Identity and Access Management technologies and principles.
- Scripting or automation experience using Python and/or PowerShell.
- Good understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Experience supporting recognised security or compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience within regulated or highly secure environments.
- Exposure to Secure by Design principles.
- Cloud or security certifications across AWS, Azure, GCP, ISC2 or ISACA.
- Experience working within multi-cloud environments.
Why Join Us?
- Work across a modern multi-cloud technology estate.
- Influence security engineering and cloud security strategy.
- Be part of a growing cyber security function.
- Flexible remote and hybrid working.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification.
Security Clearance
This role requires eligibility for Security Clearance. Applicants must be NATO or Irish nationals, meet relevant residency requirements and be willing to undergo security vetting as a condition of employment.
Consultant - Abigail Moss
Telephone: 0207 392 7516
Email: abigail.moss@spencer-rose.com
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