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# Security Engineer

- **Company:** JDSPORTS
- **Location:** Unsworth, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, Github, Identity and Access Management, Systems Integration, Circleci, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, Software Security, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** June 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c22d0e41bc52e314

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Jenkins?, * Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or in a similar role e.g. DevSecOps Engineer, Platform Security Engineer.

 * Hands on experience with Defender for Cloud or other CNAPP solutions.
 * Exposure to AWS and GCP platforms and security services.
 * Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
 * Familiarity with SCA, SAST, and DAST tooling.
 * Strong understanding of IAM, cloud networking, and security fundamentals.
 * Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice to Have

 * Certifications such as AZ 500, SC 200, AWS Security Specialty, or GCP Security Engineer.
 * Experience in large scale enterprise or retail environments.
 * Knowledge of container security (AKS, EKS, GKE).

## Description

We're looking for a Security Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud security and hands on experience integrating security into modern engineering workflows. You'll join a collaborative security engineering team, helping to design, build, and maintain secure cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
This role is ideal for someone with 5-10 years of IT experience, including exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD tooling, and application security testing.

What You'll Be Doing
Cloud Security

 * Configure and optimise Microsoft Defender for Cloud, including alert automation using Logic Apps.
 * Support the implementation of security controls across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
 * Contribute to cloud governance, compliance, and posture management.

DevSecOps & Automation

 * Embed security tooling into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, CircleCI, and Jenkins.
 * Automate security testing and reporting to improve speed and consistency.
 * Work closely with engineering teams to champion secure by design practices.

Application Security

 * Use SCA, SAST, and DAST tools to identify and manage vulnerabilities.
 * Support developers in interpreting findings and implementing fixes.
 * Help evolve secure coding standards and best practices.

Operational Security

 * Monitor and respond to cloud security alerts.
 * Participate in threat modelling and risk assessments.
 * Maintain documentation, runbooks, and engineering standards.

What You'll Bring


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