Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer (Contract)

We are recruiting for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to support complex, enterprise-scale cloud environments. This is a hands-on role focused on cloud security engineering, DevSecOps, and secure cloud architecture across multi-cloud platforms.

You will work closely with platform, DevOps and architecture teams to design, implement and enforce cloud security controls, guardrails and policies across AWS, Azure and GCP environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer cloud security solutions across multi-cloud platforms
  
  
• Develop and implement security guardrails, policies and standards
  
  
• Embed security into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
  
  
• Secure containerised and Kubernetes-based environments
  
  
• Implement Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  
  
• Conduct cloud threat modelling, risk assessments and design reviews
  
  
• Ensure compliance with CIS, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS and ISO standards
  
  
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps and security stakeholders
  
  Required Skills & Experience
  
  
• Strong experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or DevSecOps Engineer
  
  
• Hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure or GCP (multi-cloud preferred)
  
  
• Experience securing Kubernetes, Docker and container platforms
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Terraform, IaC and CI/CD security
  
  
• Solid understanding of cloud security architecture, governance and controls
  
  
• Experience with DevSecOps tooling, Git/GitHub and automation
  
  
• Background in enterprise cloud environments
  
  Nice to Have
  
  
• Cloud security certifications (CISSP, CCSP or vendor certs)
  
  
• Experience with cloud security posture management tools
  
  This role suits a hands-on cloud security specialist rather than SOC, GRC or audit-only profiles.
  
  Apply now for immediate consideration