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Cloud Security Engineer - Hybrid - INSIDE IR35 - Reading

My client, a global consultancy are looking for Cloud Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in securing cutting-edge global cloud projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation, where you will develop and implement world-class cloud security solutions, ensuring robust protection across complex, multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the security implementation of global cloud projects across various technologies.

* Develop and engineer cloud security policies, ensuring proactive threat prevention, detection, and forensic analysis.

* Architect security solutions for containerised environments and microservices (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

* Build and integrate security solutions into DevSecOps pipelines, collaborating with global teams.

* Perform cloud threat modelling and implement countermeasures.

* Assess third-party cloud and on-premises solutions for security risks and recommend mitigations.

* Design and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.

* Monitor security compliance and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

* Provide security architecture guidance and communicate findings to key stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required:

* 8+ years in information security, with a strong focus on Technical Cyber Security.

* 5+ years of hands-on experience in network and cloud security.

* Expertise in multi-cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and security frameworks (AWS Well-Architected, TOGAF, CSA, NIST).

* Hands-on experience with container security (Kubernetes, ECS, Docker) and cloud posture management tools (Prisma Cloud, Rapid7).

* Deep knowledge of cloud identity & access management, network security, and workload protection.

* Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

* Familiarity with AI security frameworks and securing cloud-based AI services.

* Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or .NET.

* Industry certifications preferred (CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, SANS, or equivalent).

If you’re a Senior Cloud Security Engineer with a passion for securing complex cloud environments, we’d love to hear from you.

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