Cloud Security Engineer
Lynx Recruitment Limited
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 80KJob location
Tech stack
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Bash
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Python
Powershell
Systems Development Life Cycle
Policy as Code
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Gitlab
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Terraform
Devsecops
Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
- Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation
- Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego
- Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources
- Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness
- Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks
Technologies:
- AWS
- Bash
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- DevSecOps
- DevOps
- GitLab
- PowerShell
- Python
- Security
- Terraform
Requirements
- Strong experience with AWS (essential)
- Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies)
- Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code
- Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation
- Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security
- Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)
About the company
We are Lynx Recruitment, partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join our high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions. Join us in a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact.
