At a Glance
- Tasks: Secure cloud environments and integrate security into engineering workflows.
- Company: Join a leading retail organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Professional development, certification support, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security practices in modern cloud platforms.
- Qualifications: Experience in cloud security and CI/CD integration is essential.
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. This role is ideal for someone with 5–10 years of IT experience, including exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD tooling, and application security testing.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cloud Security
- 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.
- DevSecOps & Automation
- 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.
- Application Security
- 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.
- Operational Security
- Monitor and respond to cloud security alerts.
- Participate in threat modelling and risk assessments.
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and engineering standards.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or in a similar role e.g. DevSecOps Engineer, 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).
Why Join Us
- Work with modern cloud platforms at enterprise scale.
- Influence security engineering practices across a major retail organisation.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
- A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
Security Engineer in Bury St Edmunds employer: Naylor's Equestrian Llp
Join a leading retail organisation as a Security Engineer, where you'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and play a pivotal role in shaping security practices. Our collaborative culture fosters curiosity and continuous improvement, offering ample opportunities for professional development and certification support. With a focus on integrating security into modern engineering workflows, this position not only enhances your skills but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
