Cloud Security Engineer

Are you ready to shape the future of cloud security for a major organisation?

As part of this evolution, they’ve launched a brand-new Cloud Centre of Excellence and we’re on the hunt for a Cloud Security Engineer to be at the heart of this strategic initiative.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll blend hands-on technical expertise with forward-looking strategy to design and implement enterprise-grade cloud security solutions on a self-service cloud platform. You’ll be part of a high-impact team working cross-functionally to enable secure innovation across the Group.

You’ll be:

Leading the design and implementation of secure cloud services (primarily Azure) within a self-service model.

Acting as the cloud security SME, embedding security principles across compute, storage, networking, RBAC, and containerised environments.

Building scalable, compliant solutions using Security-as-Code, Terraform, and native cloud tooling.

Collaborating closely with delivery teams and representing Group Information Security (GIS) to ensure security is woven into every layer of the cloud ecosystem.

Driving the DevSecOps mindset and ensuring integration with Group-level security processes such as monitoring, alerting, and incident response.

You’ll bring:

Proven experience in cloud security engineering within an enterprise setting, preferably on Microsoft Azure.

Solid background in foundational security design – from identity and access management to secure networking, container platforms (Kubernetes / AKS), and infrastructure protection.

Hands-on knowledge of DevSecOps, IaC (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Veracode, Trivy, and Checkov.

Familiarity with standards such as CIS, NIST, GDPR, ISO and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

Strong programming / scripting skills (Python, Go, Groovy) with a clean, secure coding ethos.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Expert in Azure cloud security services (Defender for Cloud, Azure Sentinel, Key Vault, APIM)

Strong advocate of Zero Trust models and secure development practices

Experienced in SIEM & SOAR, ideally with tools like Rapid7

Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

Passionate about cloud innovation and continuous security improvement

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate or AWS equivalent

Cyber Essentials / NCSC certification (or similar)

Why Join?

Be part of a high-profile modernisation programme at a critical juncture

Join a newly formed Cloud Centre of Excellence and shape its future

Enjoy a collaborative, agile work environment with true cross-team impact

Access cutting-edge tools and technologies in a cloud-first organisation

Benefit from a flexible working model, comprehensive training, and career growth

This is a rare opportunity to step into a transformative role with influence, autonomy, and cutting-edge challenges. If you’re a passionate cloud security professional ready to drive real change, we'd love to hear from you.  Please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Hybrid working, office in West Midlands or South East.

Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn’t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better.

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