Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Hays plc
Bournemouth, UK
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£65,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Proxy Servers Software System Penetration Testing Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security System Configuration DDoS Mitigation Apache Maven Team Foundation Server Wireless Security Open Web Application Security Role-Based Access Control
+4 more
Software Vulnerability Management Software Security Integration Frameworks Jenkins

Job description

  • Provide expert security guidance and hands-on engineering support across the business to embed effective security practices
  • Own and champion our cloud security toolsets, acting as the subject matter expert and providing high-quality second-line support
  • Strengthen and evolve the configuration of security tooling across our cloud environments and contribute to wider Information Security initiatives and projects
  • Proactively monitor security systems and tools, lead the response to security incidents and issues, and support investigations and incident response, including on-call participation when required
  • Communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical audiences, influencing stakeholders and supporting informed decision-making
  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation for system configurations, procedures, and operational processes
  • Partner closely with architecture teams to support the design and delivery of new Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Information Security posture by staying current with emerging threats, trends, and industry best practice

Technologies:

  • Cloud
  • Support
  • Jenkins
  • Maven
  • Network
  • OWASP
  • RBAC
  • Security
  • Web

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of cloud security across modern environments
  • Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with attack methodologies and security testing
  • Experience across penetration testing (application and network), AppSec, wireless security and vulnerability management
  • Experience implementing and managing security controls, such as DLP, patching, RBAC, PAM, AV, DDoS mitigation, web proxy, and vulnerability management
  • Understanding of Information Security principles, frameworks and regulatory requirements, such as ISO27001, FCA, PRA and ICO
  • Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and build/integration tools, such as Maven, Jenkins, Chef and TFS
  • Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and impacts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work both alone and collaboratively within a team

Benefits & conditions

We are a leading, global and well-respected financial services company. We are growing our cyber security team and can offer strong progression opportunities and support throughout your career. This is a permanent Cloud Security Engineer role based in Bournemouth with hybrid working, typically requiring two days per week in the office. The package includes a salary of up to £65k, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, up to 6% employer pension contribution matching your contribution, a bonus scheme and PMI.

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