AWS Cloud Security Engineer
£650pd Inside IR35 Contract
SC Clearance Required (Used Within Last 12 Months)
Hybrid Working | Occasional London Travel
Start Date: November 2026 | Contract Until March 2027
A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Security Engineer to support a major Home Office programme focused on migrating a large-scale product estate into a new AWS environment.
This is a high-profile cloud transformation initiative, requiring a security-focused engineer to help design, implement, and maintain a robust security posture across the organisation's core cloud platforms. The successful candidate will work across cloud migration, cloud security architecture, DevSecOps practices, and the development of new cloud-based pipeline technologies.
The Role
As an AWS Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a key role in securing cloud infrastructure, applications, identities, data, and networks throughout a large-scale migration programme.
You will work closely with engineering, platform, and security teams to implement security best practices, improve cloud governance, and ensure AWS services are configured and maintained in line with security and compliance requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong AWS security expertise who enjoys solving complex cloud security challenges within a large government environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain security controls across AWS cloud environments.
Support the migration of existing products and services into a new AWS platform.
Ensure cloud workloads, networks, identities, and data are secured against modern threats.
Implement and maintain security monitoring, detection, and alerting capabilities.
Support cloud governance and compliance initiatives across the wider programme.
Provide security recommendations and remediation guidance for cloud-based risks.
Identity & Access Management
Configure and manage AWS IAM policies, roles, and permissions.
Utilise IAM Access Analyzer to identify and remediate excessive permissions.
Implement least-privilege access controls ...
AWS Cloud Security Engineer in East Kilbride employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
As a Lead Network Engineer in Salisbury, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing a critical network capability within a secure environment. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development while prioritising diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to employee well-being and a supportive work atmosphere, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
