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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Security Operations Engineer - **Company:** Mark43 - **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Cyber Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2830497784-aws-cloud-security-operations-engineer ## About the Role Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the country in which the role is being hired. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time., We are looking for a cybersecurity professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience, with a strong focus on vulnerability management, threat research, and cloud security. You have the judgement that comes from time in the field: you know which vulnerabilities to upscale, how to run an incident calmly under pressure, and when to ask for help. Experience with cloud environments - particularly AWS - and familiarity with vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, and SIEM tooling are important. An awareness of UK data protection requirements and frameworks such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001 is a plus. Solid general IT support skills across Windows environments and networking matter too, since you will be the on-site technical resource in Manchester. You should be comfortable on an on-call rota and collaborating across time zones., Given the sensitive nature of the work we do and the law enforcement agencies we serve, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain NPPV3 and SC (Security Check) clearance. We will support you through the process, but please note that an offer is conditional upon successfully obtaining the required clearances. This typically requires a minimum of 5 years' recent UK residency - please raise eligibility questions with us during the process., * Hands-on and execution-focused. You are more comfortable running a vulnerability program than writing a policy about one. You get things done. * Calm and decisive under pressure. When an incident hits, you hold steady, work the problem methodically, and make sensible calls with imperfect information. * Self-directed and dependable. As the senior security presence in the Manchester office, you take ownership without waiting to be told and follow through so colleagues can trust that things are handled. * A clear communicator. You can explain a security risk to a senior leader and help a colleague with an access issue in the same afternoon, adjusting how you communicate to whoever is in front of you. ## Description We are looking for a AWS Cloud Security Operations Engineer to join our team in Manchester. You will own vulnerability and threat management for an environment where the stakes are real - the software you help protect supports law enforcement and emergency services across the US and UK. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role: you will run a serious security program, respond to real incidents, and be the on-the-ground security presence in our Manchester office, working closely with a wider Cybersecurity team based in the US., * Researched emerging threats relevant to our environment, turning threat intelligence into clear, actionable guidance on what to patch, watch, or harden next. * Led the response to a security alert: triaging it, containing the issue, coordinating with the wider Cybersecurity team, and writing up the post-incident review so we are stronger next time. * Reviewed cloud security configurations across our AWS environment, identifying misconfigurations and hardening controls in line with security best practices. * Supported colleagues in the Manchester office with day-to-day IT needs - account access, hardware, new starter setup - as the on-site technical presence. * Taken your turn on the on-call rota, ready to respond when a critical security incident does not keep office hours. ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Containers in the cloud - State of the Art in 2022](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/410-containers-in-the-cloud-state-of-the-art-in-2022) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)