At a Glance
- Tasks: Evaluate cloud services, identify security risks, and design robust controls.
- Company: Leading tech firm in Manchester with a focus on cloud security.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Contract role with potential for extension and excellent career development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in cloud security.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in Azure, AWS, or GCP; knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full time
Disability Confident
Closing Date
- 29/07/2026
- About this job
Cloud Security Engineer - £580 - £630 per day, Contract, initially 4 months, Inside IR35. 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, Cloud Formation 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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