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Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

Specialists who secure cloud environments, ensuring data integrity and compliance. A critical role in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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4
Salary range
£53k – £91k
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Cloud Security Engineers play a vital role in safeguarding cloud-based systems and data. They design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect against cyber threats, ensuring that organisations can leverage the benefits of cloud computing while minimising risks. These professionals work across various sectors, from tech scaleups to large enterprises, focusing on areas such as identity and access management, threat detection, and compliance with regulatory standards.

What the role does

Inside the role of a Cloud Security Engineer

A typical week for a Cloud Security Engineer is a mix of proactive and reactive tasks, balancing strategic planning with immediate threat response.

  1. 01
    Monitor cloud environments for security breaches and anomalies.
  2. 02
    Implement and update security policies and procedures.
  3. 03
    Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  4. 04
    Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline.
  5. 05
    Respond to and mitigate security incidents.
  6. 06
    Stay updated on the latest security trends and threats.
Salary on the board

£53k – £91k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 16 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
44% of listings advertise a salary — up from 0% the year before.
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Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 15 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

AWS
47%
Azure
47%
Cloud Security
47%
GCP
33%
Terraform
27%
CSPM
27%
Identity and Access Management
27%
Kubernetes
27%
CloudFormation
20%
Network Security
20%
SIEM
20%
IAM
13%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for cloud security engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior Cloud Security Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assists in the implementation of security measures and performs basic monitoring and reporting tasks.

  2. Level 2

    Cloud Security Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Takes ownership of specific security projects, conducts vulnerability assessments, and contributes to incident response plans.

  3. Level 3

    Senior Cloud Security Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Leads complex security initiatives, mentors junior team members, and advises on strategic security decisions.

  4. Level 4

    Principal Cloud Security Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Oversees the entire cloud security strategy, drives innovation, and ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Pathway

How to become a Cloud Security Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Foundational Skills

    Gain a solid understanding of cloud computing and security principles, including cloud architectures and security frameworks.

  2. 2

    Practical Experience

    Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, working on security projects and gaining hands-on experience with cloud security tools.

  3. 3

    Specialisation

    Develop expertise in specific areas such as identity and access management, threat detection, or compliance, and earn relevant certifications.

  4. 4

    Leadership

    Take on leadership roles, leading security initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the organisation's security strategy.

  5. 5

    Strategic Influence

    Influence the broader security landscape by driving innovation, setting industry standards, and advising on high-level security policies.

Live jobs

4 live roles

Adecco · 10000+ people · Public

Cloud Security Engineer

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  • Warwick
  • Hybrid
  • £65,000 – £75,000 pa
  • Mid-level

Hands-on role securing enterprise cloud environments across Azure and GCP, covering vulnerability remediation, cloud security tooling, Microsoft Defender, Conditional Access and identity controls. Works with infrastructure and engineering teams to embed best practice, support governance and compliance, and contribute to incident response, with remote on-call expected within six months.

Microsoft Azure · Google Cloud Platform · Microsoft Defender

SC clearance Last week

Manufacturing Recruitment Ltd

Azure Cloud Security Engineer

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  • Polegate
  • Hybrid · 1 day in office
  • £70,000 – £80,000 pa
  • Mid-level

Designs and implements cloud-native security solutions on Microsoft Azure, applying Security as Code and automation tooling. Works with Security Architects to define cloud security strategy, establish guardrails for developers, and ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001 and NIST. Involves AKS, DevSecOps, Defender, SIEM and scripting with BICEP, ARM, PowerShell and Python in an agile, hybrid team.

Azure Kubernetes Service · Microsoft Defender · SIEM +8

Last month

Vocative Consulting

Junior Security Engineer (Infra and Cloud)

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  • Reading
  • Hybrid · 2 days in office
  • £40,000 – £42,500 pa
  • Junior
  • Permanent

First line of defence for day-to-day security hygiene at a SaaS vendor: patching the Windows estate, monitoring CrowdStrike, and assessing the impact of new vulnerabilities. Works closely with the infrastructure team, with a structured route into Azure and wider cloud security engineering.

CrowdStrike · Microsoft Defender · Azure +2

Last week

Amazon · Public

Security Operations Engineer, AWS Security Cloud Response, Amazon Security Cloud Security Response

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  • London
  • Mid-level
  • Permanent

Respond to security incidents across AWS cloud services, triaging issues and driving internal teams to timely remediation while balancing technical and business risk. Build internal automation tools and utilities, mentor junior staff, and share on-call responsibilities. Works within AWS Cloud Response, coordinating multi-team responses and publishing guidance for customer-impacting issues.

AWS

Last month
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Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

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1 open

Reading

Location
1 open
FAQs

Common questions

  • Key skills include a strong understanding of cloud architectures, security protocols, and compliance standards, as well as proficiency in security tools and programming languages.

  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are highly valued.

  • Cloud Security Engineers collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle and ensure secure cloud environments.

  • While standard working hours are common, the role may require flexibility to respond to security incidents and perform maintenance outside regular hours.

  • Salary ranges can vary based on experience, location, and industry. For more detailed information, refer to the salary section on this page.

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