Hybrid Cloud Security Engineer

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About the role

  • Mid-level Cloud Security Engineer at Kainos managing security controls for Azure, AWS, and SaaS environments. Collaborating with teams to define and implement cloud security best practices while influencing secure practices among engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the cloud security Framework in collaboration with IT Systems, SOC leadership, and GRC.
  • Recommending security best practices and implementing controls for Cloud Security and governance.
  • Implementation of automated security tooling to validate security requirements and identify potential issues.
  • Define threat detection and incident response processes and playbooks for cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with the SOC to operationalise detection rules and incident handling.
  • Support GRC in meeting evidence and compliance requirements for ISO27001, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, and SOC2.
  • Reviewing the outputs from security tools and security practices.
  • Influence and guide junior engineers and developers to adopt secure practices.
  • Provide input into IAM strategy and policy (RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, least privilege) working closely with the IT and Systems teams.
  • Support automation of cloud security (IaC scanning, CI/CD integration).

Requirements

  • Previous experience in cloud security engineering or related roles
  • Working knowledge of industry cloud security frameworks and best practice (CSA STAR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles)
  • Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
  • Proficiency with: Azure security services : Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Sentinel etc.
  • AWS security services : Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, CloudTrail, CloudWatch.
  • Working knowledge of cloud incident response processes and procedures
  • Strong understanding of security best practices in multi-cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Knowledge of cloud network security concepts (firewalls, NSGs, VPCs, private endpoints)
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks (ISO27001, SOC2, NCSC Cloud Security Principles)
  • Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CCSK.

Benefits

  • People-first culture
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Cloud Security Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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