Senior Cloud Security Engineer

12-Month Contract | AWS | Build, Advise, Influence We’re looking for an

AWS Cloud Security SME

who doesn’t just point at problems — you design, build, automate and own the solution.

This is a 360° cloud security role operating in a centralised cloud platform team. You’ll sit at the intersection of Cloud, Cyber and Engineering — advising on secure design, building scalable security capabilities, and shaping how cloud security is done at enterprise scale.

If you’re someone who enjoys ambiguity, wears multiple hats, and thrives in environments where you can truly own your space — keep reading.

The Opportunity You’ll operate as a senior engineer in a specialist cloud security function, responsible for building automated security capabilities across AWS.

This is not a policy-only role.

This is not a ticket-queue role.

This is engineering-first cloud security.

Act as the

AWS Cloud Security SME

Design and build secure, scalable cloud patterns

Read and understand

Python

code (and contribute where required)

Work closely with DevOps teams using

GitHub CI/CD pipelines

Drive security uplift across vulnerability management, detection engineering, IAM and network security

Operate autonomously with real ownership

You’ll advise.

You’ll build.

What Makes This Role Different

AI-first mindset

– You’ll be responsible for validating and governing AI-generated outputs in engineering workflows.

You think beyond technical controls — you understand people, process, and influence.

You can compromise when needed, but you don’t compromise on risk.

You balance workload effectively and operate with high ownership.

You’re comfortable chartering ambiguity and shaping direction.

You’re curious — always learning, always improving.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build automated cloud security solutions in AWS

Develop and enhance security guardrails and self-service capabilities

Partner with engineering squads to bake in security from design to deployment

Influence architecture decisions with a security-first lens

Contribute to DevSecOps practices via GitHub-based CI/CD

Mentor and uplift DevOps capability across the broader cloud team

Take accountability for outcomes — not just recommendations

What You’ll Bring

Strong AWS security experience (multi-account environments ideal)

Experience working within a

centralised cloud platform team

Python – ability to read, understand, and assess code

CI/CD experience (GitHub preferred)

Solid understanding of cloud networking fundamentals

Exposure to vulnerability management, detection engineering, IAM, incident response

Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to operate independently and influence senior engineers

Bonus points for AWS Security or Architecture certifications.

The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

You think strategically but execute tactically.

You’re comfortable being the expert in the room.

You challenge respectfully.

You enjoy building things that scale.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can truly shape cloud security rather than just maintain it — let’s talk.

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