Future Tech Jobs Future Tech Jobs

Cloud Security Engineer Jobs

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

Open roles
4
Salary range
£58k – £90k
Hiring companies
3
View 4 live roles → Get an alert

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

£58k – £90k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 9 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
11% of listings advertise a salary — up from 0% the year before.
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 9 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

AWS
67%
Azure
56%
Terraform
33%
CloudFormation
33%
GCP
33%
Kubernetes
33%
IAM
22%
CSPM
22%
Cloud Security
22%
CI/CD
22%
Security Architecture
22%
SIEM
22%
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

Cloud Security Engineer

This role involves securing Azure environments across identity, governance, networking, and workload protection, using tools like Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, and Key Vault. The engineer will translate high-level security designs into technical implementations, create documentation and runbooks, and work directly with clients on complex projects. Positioned within the Architecture team, the role offers a clear pathway to Security Architecture while working on diverse, fast-moving consultancy engagements.

Big Red Recruitment Ec4A3Eb, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Cloud Security Engineer (AWS)

This role involves designing and building secure cloud infrastructures on AWS, conducting security assessments, and shaping the company’s security policies. You will monitor security incidents, implement disaster recovery procedures, and ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

DMS Computer Recruitment London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £90,000 pa
Remote

Cloud Security Engineer (AWS) - good salary + bonus

This role involves designing and building secure cloud infrastructures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring threats to ensure business continuity. You will work in a team focused on proactive security measures and shaping the company’s security policies.

DMS Computer Recruitment London, United Kingdom £65,000 – £90,000 pa
Remote

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

This role involves providing expert security guidance and hands-on engineering support to embed robust cloud security practices across a global financial services organisation. The engineer will own and optimise cloud security tooling, respond to incidents as part of an on-call rota, and collaborate with architecture teams to build new SOC capabilities. Emphasis is placed on proactive threat monitoring, continuous improvement of security posture, and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Hays Technology Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa
Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

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

London

Location
2 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.

Hiring cloud security engineers?

Post your role in 90 seconds and reach the specialist audience that already reads this page.

Post a job → See pricing

🍪 Basic, anonymous analytics (aggregate counts only, never shared) are always on. Accept to also enable third-party tools — Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Mixpanel, Leadfeeder — which help us match you with relevant Cyber Security roles. We never sell your data or use it for cross-site advertising. See our Cookie Policy.