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# AI Security engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Hebden, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Policy as Code, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Bicep, Terraform
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38796179/

## About the Role

Experience working in enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Experience building cloud infrastructure and using cloud IaC tooling (Terraform, Cloudformation, BICEP)
Experience in threat modelling, security reviews and testing.
Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python and behaviour-driven design
Strong familiarity with security standards, security controls, and cloud security tooling.
Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
Experience with CSPM/SSPM tooling and use
Container knowledge, particularly in Kubernetes.
Experience with Linux operating systems.
Experience with IaC policy-as-code security tools - Terraform Sentinel, Wiz, etc.
Strong understanding of cryptography, modern authentication and authorisation mechanisms, networking, and enterprise security architectures.
Desirable:

Previous experience in financial/regulated
sector
Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

## Description

Review and identify security challenges with cloud platform services
Design, develop and deliver security controls for cloud platforms
Work alongside infrastructure engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services.
Act as security SME for cloud services
Standard Technical Skills & Competencies


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