Description
Where can a Cloud Security Engineer directly improve the health of everyone, everywhere?
At UK Biobank, that’s where.
UK Biobank is helping to pioneer new pathways in health, believing that people have the right to live longer and more fulfilling lives.
We’re a team aiming to make a difference to millions of people on this planet - and an employer who cares passionately about the diverse range of professionals who have come together to drive our incredible journey.
This role is pivotal to that journey.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Security Specialist to join our Data & Technology Team. This role will focus on safeguarding UK Biobank's data, services, and Cloud assets, particularly those hosted on AWS. The specialist will identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and support the Data & Technology transformation programme to enhance proactive threat prevention while ensuring seamless access for authorised users.
Can you do it?
The answer is “yes”, if you have a keen interest in developing your career within Cloud Security.
Key responsibilities are;
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud security strategy, including risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response planning
- Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and regulations, working closely with governance bodies and quality teams
- Design and maintain a robust cloud security architecture, implementing necessary controls and managing cloud-based security services for platforms like AWS and Microsoft
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, manage access controls, and oversee logging and event data management
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to evaluate risks, examine contracts, and address data privacy issue
- Stay updated on cloud security threats, evaluate new technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security tools and processes
Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hybrid working is available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).
Is this 'you'?
Reporting to the Head of Information Security, you will have;
- Minimum 5 years of operational experience in security engineering or analysis within a complex, multi-site organisation
- Proven ability to design and implement security policies, standards, and best practices tailored to organisational needs
- Strong knowledge of cloud-based services, particularly AWS and Microsoft, including specific security tools like AWS Security Hub, CloudWatch, and GuardDuty
- Familiarity with security standards and practices advocated by ISO27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, and NCSC
- Experience with technical and information security compliance reviews and audits (ISO27001/2, ISO27018, PCI-DSS)
- Comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat landscape and experience with vulnerability scanning and threat detection tools
- Proficiency in securing various operating systems, databases, networks, cloud platforms, and applications
- Experience with SIEM solutions (preferably Microsoft Sentinel) and Cloud Security Posture Management platforms (ideally Wiz.io)
- Knowledge of identity management, data classification, access control systems, and incident response
- Understanding of data privacy challenges and regulatory compliance (DPA, GDPR, HIPAA), with experience in risk management and third-party assurance
Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.
What's on offer
We have a range of benefits here at UK Biobank, some of the highlights of those are:
- 26 days' annual leave (which increases with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
- Holiday buy scheme (buy up to 1 week of additional leave per year)
- A paid day off for your birthday (in addition to annual leave)
- Flexible (hybrid) working, including modern offices in Stockport (relocating to new office in Manchester Science Park in 2026)
- USS Pension Scheme which is a ‘hybrid’ defined benefit/defined contribution scheme
- Enhanced family leave (available from day 1 of employment)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
- Free gym on site
- On site canteen
- Subsidised lunches (£5.50 contribution per day when working on site) and refreshments
- Free car parking
- Employee discounts portal
- 20% Discount at EE
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye-care scheme
- Annual flu vaccination
- Life Assurance cover
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The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.
