AWS Security Engineer
hace 13 días
London
AWS Cloud Security Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid 2/3 days from the London office We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer with a strong emphasis on AWS. This is a hands on role, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust security posture and supporting continuous delivery of our applications. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement secure AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on system architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, data protection, and network security., • Collaborate with the Information Security and application teams to drive cloud security initiatives and align with the broader security strategy., • Enhance and secure CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications by embedding secure coding and DevSecOps best practices., • Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline security processes, monitor key security metrics, and support operational demands., • Stay up to date with emerging threats, industry trends, and mitigation techniques to continually improve cloud security controls. Required Skills and Experience: • Minimum 3 years in a DevSecOps capacity and 5+ years in cloud security or engineering roles., • Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and associated security features; familiarity with Azure is advantageous., • Solid understanding of networking, systems engineering, and cybersecurity within cloud environments., • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible for secure provisioning and management., • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strong verbal and written communication skills., • Practical experience using Wiz or similar cloud security posture management tools.