Cyber Security Engineer

Overview Our Cloud Engineering team is seeking a seasoned and passionate Senior Cloud Engineer with deep hands-on development and cloud engineering expertise. In this role, you will serve as a key technical contributor within a cloud-focused engineering team, working on one of the Group's flagship initiatives-delivering a strategic platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that enables the business to realise next-generation services aligned with the Bank's long-term vision.

Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, implement, and maintain highly resilient, scalable, and secure Kubernetes environments on GCP.Engineer and optimise Kubernetes infrastructure to support multitenant workloads , ensuring robust isolation, resource efficiency, and operational scalability.Design and enforce strong security controls, including OPA Gatekeeper policies , fine-grained RBAC, mTLS enforcement, and secure service mesh configurations.Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines enabling automated testing, seamless deployments, and continuous integration.Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues related to performance, scalability, networking, and automation.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native solutions aligned with engineering best practices and business goals., Senior Cyber Security Analyst - AWS - PCI DSS - Manchester Senior Cyber Security Analyst with a AWS cloud background is required to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. This role is predominantly end-client facing, advising on security best practices,..., Proven AI Cyber Security Consultant role available for an individual who has deep AI and Security Assurance and Governance experience. You will act as an AI Security Consultant to support our client in providing them with real-time support in keeping their national..., A leading health insurer in the UK is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their team. This hybrid role involves configuring and managing security systems, ensuring optimal performance, and leading efforts to validate solutions. The ideal candidate will have a..., A leading mobile network operator in the UK is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard customers' data and improve security controls. This role requires collaboration across the business and a passion for technology. Candidates should have experience with AWS,..., A public sector organization in Manchester is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join their team. The role involves working alongside security architects to assess designs and implement security controls. Candidates should have proficiency in SIEM concepts and..., Cyber Software Engineer - National Security The successful applicant will join teams working at the forefront of AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE and Platform Engineering. With long-term programmes secured across the latest frameworks, this position offers the chance to be..., A UK communications regulator is seeking a Technical Cyber Architect to join its Cyber and Infrastructure team in Manchester. This role involves designing secure networks and cloud environments, collaborating with the Security Operations Centre, and implementing best...

Required Skills & ExperienceCore areas we require (GKE, Istio, GCP platform engineering, and complex production-grade Kubernetes operations)Core Cloud & DevOps CompetenciesExtensive experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles across consumer or SaaS environments.Strong expertise in deploying and managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters and containerised services.Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (k8s) and Containers in live, high-availability environments.Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.Proficiency in programming languages such as Python , Go , and Bash for automation and tooling.Demonstrated ability to take ownership of engineering initiatives and drive them to successful completion.Strong experience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform .Exposure to managing the full product lifecycle of cloud-native core services.Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ExpertiseHands-on experience with GCP infrastructure and services .Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts such as Hybrid Connectivity , VPN , NAT , IPAM , DNS , and routing .Strong knowledge of cloud security including KMS, PKI, encryption standards, and least-privilege access principles.Kubernetes, Service Mesh & GitOpsExperience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio or Anthos for secure service-to-service communication and observability.Competence in managing Istio telemetry , sidecar injection, and enforcing mTLS.Experience with Anthos Config Management , GitOps-driven provisioning , and Backstage GitOps workflows .Understanding of shared Kubernetes services such as CoreDNS , cert-manager , Dynatrace , Cloudability , and Infoblox .Familiarity with OPA Gatekeeper for policy enforcement and tenant isolation.Security, Observability & PerformanceStrong security mindset with a proven track record of designing secure, resilient cloud-native systems.Experience implementing observability stacks including Prometheus , Dynatrace , and OpenTelemetry .Deep understanding of Linux internals , system performance tuning, and troubleshooting.Familiarity with Aqua Security for container runtime protection.CI/CD & Automation Tooling~ Hands-on experience with Harness CI/CD for secure and automated deployment workflows.

Professional AttributesExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt quickly to change.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Similar jobs

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