At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to secure cloud environments and integrate security into engineering workflows.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on cloud security and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cloud security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years of IT experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD tooling.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Security Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud security and hands‑on experience integrating security into modern engineering workflows. You'll join a collaborative security engineering team, helping to design, build, and maintain secure cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Responsibilities
- Configure and optimise Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including alert automation using Logic Apps.
- Support the implementation of security controls across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Contribute to cloud governance, compliance, and posture management.
- Embed security tooling into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, CircleCI, and Jenkins.
- Automate security testing and reporting to improve speed and consistency.
- Work closely with engineering teams to champion secure‑by‑design practices.
- Use SCA, SAST, and DAST tools to identify and manage vulnerabilities.
- Support developers in interpreting findings and implementing fixes.
- Help evolve secure coding standards and best practices.
- Monitor and respond to cloud security alerts.
- Participate in threat modelling and risk assessments.
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and engineering standards.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of IT experience, including exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD tooling, and application security testing.
- Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or in a similar role such as DevSecOps Engineer or Platform Security Engineer.
- Hands‑on experience with Defender for Cloud or other CNAPP solutions.
- Exposure to AWS and GCP platforms and security services.
- Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with SCA, SAST, and DAST tooling.
- Strong understanding of IAM, cloud networking, and security fundamentals.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as AZ‑500, SC‑200, AWS Security Specialty, or GCP Security Engineer.
- Experience in large‑scale enterprise or retail environments.
- Knowledge of container security (AKS, EKS, GKE).
Security Engineer in Bury employer: JD GROUP
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and security in the cloud space. As a Security Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and continuous learning, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a culture that champions secure-by-design practices, this role provides a meaningful chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.
