Cybersecurity Engineer (Cloud, Detection, Vulnerability & Identity)

Smartedge Solutions Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Antivirus
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
DevOps
Elasticsearch
Identity and Access Management
Key Management
Public Key Infrastructure
Role-Based Access Control
Azure
Cloud Services
Security Information and Event Management
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Enterprise Software Applications
Splunk
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer with strong hands-on experience across modern cloud security, detection technologies, vulnerability management, and identity-focused controls. The ideal candidate brings a broad understanding of both Azure and AWS environments and can design, implement, and optimize security solutions that safeguard our cloud workloads, endpoints, and enterprise applications., * Cloud Security & Monitoring

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain security monitoring tools such as Splunk, Elastic Stack, Microsoft Defender suite, and AWS/Azure native security solutions.
  • Develop and refine detection rules, dashboards, alerts, and playbooks to enhance threat visibility across hybrid cloud environments.
  • Perform continuous monitoring of cloud workloads and respond to suspicious activities or alerts in a timely manner.
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Lead and manage vulnerability scanning across Azure and AWS infrastructures, ensuring proper deployment and configuration of scanning tools.
  • Analyse scan results, prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, and collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to support effective remediation.
  • Implement vulnerability management processes, from discovery and assessment to reporting and mitigation.
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Support IAM activities across cloud platforms, including role-based access controls (RBAC), least-privilege enforcement, and access reviews.
  • Assist in evaluating and optimizing identity security tools such as Azure AD, AWS IAM, and enterprise onboarding/offboarding workflows.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure secure access patterns and reduce identity-related risks.
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Contribute to the operation and enhancement of PKI systems, certificate life cycle management, and secure key handling.
  • Troubleshoot certificate issues and support the implementation of certificate policies and security standards.
  • Security Engineering & Best Practices
  • Participate in designing secure architectures for new cloud solutions.
  • Provide guidance on secure configuration baselines, hardening practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Support automation and Scripting efforts to improve repeatability and reduce manual security efforts.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Defender, and/or similar SIEM/SOAR technologies.
  • Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud environments in security contexts.
  • Experience deploying and managing vulnerability scanning tools in both cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of IAM concepts, cloud RBAC, MFA, conditional access, and identity governance.
  • Familiarity with PKI, certificates, and cryptographic key management.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with DevOps, Cloud, and IT teams.
  • Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate technical risk into clear, actionable insights.

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