AWS Security Engineer

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AWS Cloud Security Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35)

Hybrid 2/3 days from the London office


We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer with a strong emphasis on AWS. This is a hands on role, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust security posture and supporting continuous delivery of our applications.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on system architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, data protection, and network security.
  • Collaborate with the Information Security and application teams to drive cloud security initiatives and align with the broader security strategy.
  • Enhance and secure CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications by embedding secure coding and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline security processes, monitor key security metrics, and support operational demands.
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, industry trends, and mitigation techniques to continually improve cloud security controls.


Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in a DevSecOps capacity and 5+ years in cloud security or engineering roles.
  • Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and associated security features; familiarity with Azure is advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of networking, systems engineering, and cybersecurity within cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible for secure provisioning and management.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Practical experience using Wiz or similar cloud security posture management tools.

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Location:
City Of London
Category:
Real Estate

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