At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate cloud services, design security controls, and partner with engineering teams.
- Company: Leading tech firm in Manchester offering hybrid work.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Exciting contract role with potential for growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud security and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Strong cloud experience and knowledge of security tools required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Contract Type: Contract
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 29/07/2026
Location: Manchester. Hybrid working: 3 days on site.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate cloud services to identify security risks and design robust controls across modern cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP).
- Review and assess security risks across cloud platform services; design, develop, and implement cloud security controls.
- Partner with infrastructure engineering teams to securely deliver cloud solutions.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security services and best practices.
- Conduct threat modelling, security reviews, and security testing activities.
- Support the adoption and optimization of CSPM/SSPM tooling and policy-as-code security controls.
Qualifications
- Strong experience within enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS and/or GCP).
- Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or Bicep.
- Experience with CSPM/SSPM solutions, cloud security tooling, and cloud governance.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes and modern cloud security architectures.
- Experience with threat modelling, security testing, and cloud security standards.
- Understanding of authentication, cryptography, networking, and enterprise security principles.
- Familiarity with policy-as-code security tools such as Terraform Sentinel, Wiz or similar.
Desirable:
- Background within financial services or another regulated environment.
- Agile/Scrum delivery experience.
- Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience.
Contact Details:
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