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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Stott and May - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Grafana, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Terraform, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/security-engineer/stott-may-professional-search-limited-job107688403 ## About the Role * Strong commercial experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms. * Hands-on cloud security engineering experience within enterprise environments. * Experience implementing cloud security controls and cloud-native security solutions. * Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Agile delivery. * Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Java. * Experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure from HLDs and LLDs. * Knowledge of cloud security posture management tools such as Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend, or similar. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS, or GKE. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, or Chef. * Strong understanding of IAM, RBAC, encryption, cloud governance, and access management. * Experience working with Windows Server and Red Hat Linux environments. * Knowledge of SIEM platforms, incident response, and operational support processes. Desirable Skills * Experience working within regulated or financial services environments. * Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud). * CISSP or other recognised security certifications. * Experience with cloud observability and monitoring platforms. * Knowledge of security automation and remediation tooling. * Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud transformation programmes. ## Description We are supporting a leading enterprise organisation in their search for an experienced Security Cloud Engineer to join their cloud security function on an initial 6-month contract. This role will focus on strengthening cloud security capabilities across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, driving secure cloud adoption, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native security best practices. Working closely with engineering and DevOps teams, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud platforms while supporting automation, governance, and compliance initiatives. 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