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# Cloud Security Engineer

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Databases, Identity and Access Management, Ping (Networking Utility), Scrum Methodology, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Restful APIs, Terraform
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815049471-cloud-security-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong cloud expertise, preferably AWS, with IaC using CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform
 * Solid REST API knowledge and cloud security fundamentals (IAM, networking, encryption)
 * Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Knowledge of agile methodologies, with Scrum experience preferred
 * Continuous learner with a growth mindset

## Description

Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Manchester

Role Type: Permanent

Work Setup: Hybrid

What you'll do:

 * Design and evolve cloud-native cybersecurity platforms across every layer of the stack, from the database through to the CDN
 * Implement advanced authentication with MFA, passkeys, and zero-trust principles and develop defenses against account takeover and fraud
 * Integrate with leading identity providers (Auth0, Transmit, Ping)
 * Optimize cloud systems for performance, resilience, and efficiency
 * Partner with Product owner to deliver strategic, technically sound solutions
 * Drive technical excellence through standards, tooling, and ownership of deployments and operations from development through production

What you bring:

 * Strong cloud expertise, preferably AWS, with IaC using CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform
 * Solid REST API knowledge and cloud security fundamentals (IAM, networking, encryption)
 * Excellent communicator, able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
 * Knowledge of agile methodologies, with Scrum experience preferred
 * Continuous learner with a growth mindset

What's Next:

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.

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