Cloud Security Engineer

Company: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
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Location: Manchester
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29/07/2026About this job

Cloud Security Engineer – £580 – £630 per day, Contract, initially 4 months, Inside IR35. Location: Manchester. Hybrid working: 3 days on site.Responsibilities

Evaluate cloud services to identify security risks and design robust controls across modern cloud environments (Azure, AWS or GCP).Review and assess security risks across cloud platform services; design, develop, and implement cloud security controls.Partner with infrastructure engineering teams to securely deliver cloud solutions.Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud security services and best practices.Conduct threat modelling, security reviews, and security testing activities.Support the adoption and optimization of CSPM/SSPM tooling and policy-as-code security controls.Qualifications

Strong experience within enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS and/or GCP).Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or Bicep.Experience with CSPM/SSPM solutions, cloud security tooling, and cloud governance.Knowledge of Kubernetes and modern cloud security architectures.Experience with threat modelling, security testing, and cloud security standards.Understanding of authentication, cryptography, networking, and enterprise security principles.Familiarity with policy-as-code security tools such as Terraform Sentinel, Wiz or similar.Desirable: Background within financial services or another regulated environment.Agile/Scrum delivery experience.Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience.

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Posted: July 12th, 2026