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Forming a core part of the Security team this is a hands-on role offering the successful candidate the opportunity to hone their skills whilst working to secure our cloud estate.

We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer who will provide security expertise for our cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to design, build, and maintain security services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. 

Key responsibilities include improving security monitoring and automation across our AWS and Azure infrastructure and supporting ongoing security operations. You will also proactively assess our systems for vulnerabilities and work with stakeholders to embed security standards and best practices.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for the continued development and improvement of our cloud security posture; by providing security expertise and guidance on our cloud infrastructure
• Work with the Cloud Infrastructure team – AWS and Azure to ensure secure practices on our AWS Organisation and Azure cloud tenants.
• Conduct periodic assessments and technical audits challenging the security posture.
• Assist in Cloud Security related incidents and events investigation and response as required. Work with cross-functional teams to respond to incidents – be they an escalated security event or remediating a critical vulnerability - when the need arises
• Contribute effectively to the establishment and maintenance of the IT Security knowledge base, documenting clear instructions and known fixes.
• Work on IT security projects as assigned and contribute to projects on the security technical roadmap via security and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with the rest of the Security team and cross-functional teams to manage cloud security risks and remediate vulnerabilities
• Get involved in raising awareness and promoting a security-conscious culture through security guidance and training to staff members when required.
• Create and maintain documentation and diagrams of internal security solutions.
• Collaborate and build relationships with a diverse set of teams including Platform Ops, Data Engineering, Architecture, Development, and operations.
• Stay abreast of new security technology, emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
• Work closely with stakeholders to embed standards and tools and drive the adoption of security best practices.
• Operate and maintain cloud security tools, solutions, and processes.
• Enable agile secure implementations of cloud solutions through secure pattern implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a Cloud administrative role/Security administration role in security or engineering fields in cloud or technology.
• Proven experience in securing and administering AWS and Azure cloud network and storage infrastructures - deploying and maintaining cloud security policies, products, and controls.
• Any relevant Azure/AWS Certifications are desirable, especially AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational), AWS Security (Speciality),SC-200, AZ-500, SC-900.
• Cloud native security solutions such as GuardDuty and the Microsoft Defender suite of products
• Content Delivery Networks and Web Application Firewalls.
• Experience with vulnerability management
• A broad technical knowledge of server, endpoint, and networking hardware and related security configurations.
• Experience with EDR/EPP software, deployment, and configuration
• A strong technical knowledge of modern cloud offerings and good understanding of cloud architecture frameworks.

What's in it for you?

• Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
• No dress code - embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work.
  
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll even get your birthday off, too!
• A pension plan for your future.
• Complimentary refreshments in all our offices.

For a comprehensive list of all our benefits, clickhere.

Diversity and equality lie at the heart of our values. As an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates, regardless of their backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity enriches and strengthens our team with a variety of perspectives that drives innovation