Security Cloud Engineer

Security Cloud Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Stott and May

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and enhance secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Company: Join a leading enterprise organisation with a focus on cloud security.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work model, and contract duration of 6 months.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving secure cloud adoption and automation.
  • Qualifications: Experience in cloud security and familiarity with DevOps practices.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

Day Rate: Market Rates (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Overview

We are supporting a leading enterprise organisation in their search for an experienced Security Cloud Engineer to join their cloud security function on an initial 6-month contract. This role will focus on strengthening cloud security capabilities across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, driving secure cloud adoption, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native security best practices. Working closely with engineering and DevOps teams, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud platforms while supporting automation, governance, and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and enhance secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure cloud services and architectures.
  • Support the adoption of cloud-native applications and DevOps practices.
  • Translate high-level and low-level designs into technical implementation plans.
  • Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployment.
  • Automate cloud security processes, remediation activities, and operational workflows.
  • Ensure cloud environments align with security, governance, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.
  • Monitor cloud platforms using SIEM, cloud security, and observability tools.
  • Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
  • Work with containerised environments and infrastructure-as-code technologies.

Essential Skills

Security Cloud Engineer employer: Stott and May

Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding cyber security organisation, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Offensive Security Strategy as a Penetration Testing Lead. We foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through mentorship and hands-on experience, while offering competitive benefits and a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends. Located in a vibrant area, we provide unique opportunities for professional development and engagement with cutting-edge technologies, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in cybersecurity.

Stott and May

Contact Details:

Stott and May Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Security Cloud Engineer

AWS
Azure
GCP
Cloud Security
Infrastructure Automation
Cloud-Native Security Best Practices
CI/CD Pipelines