Cloud Security Engineer

Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Cloud Security Engineer who will provide security expertise for the cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to design, build, and maintain security services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Please note this is a hybrid role with flexibility around working from home.

The Role

As a Cloud Security Engineer you will improve security monitoring and automation across AWS and Azure infrastructure and support ongoing security operations. You will also proactively assess systems for vulnerabilities and work with stakeholders to embed security standards and best practices.

The Responsibilities

Responsible for the continued development and improvement of cloud security posture; by providing security expertise and guidance on cloud infrastructure
Work with the Cloud Infrastructure team - AWS and Azure to ensure secure practices on AWS Organisation and Azure cloud tenants.
Conduct periodic assessments and technical audits challenging the security posture.
Assist in Cloud Security related incidents and events investigation and response as required. Work with cross-functional teams to respond to incidents - be they an escalated security event or remediating a critical vulnerability - when the need arises
Contribute effectively to the establishment and maintenance of the IT Security knowledge base, documenting clear instructions and known fixes.
Work on IT security projects as assigned and contribute to projects on the security technical roadmap via security and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work with the rest of the Security team and cross-functional teams to manage cloud security risks and remediate vulnerabilities
Get involved in raising awareness and promoting a security-conscious culture through security guidance and training to staff members when required.
Create and maintain documentation and diagrams of internal security solutions.
Collaborate and build relationships with a diverse set of teams including Platform Ops, Data Engineering, Architecture, Development, and operations.
Work closely with stakeholders to embed standards and tools and drive the adoption of security best practices.
Operate and maintain cloud security tools, solutions, and processes.

The Requirements

Proven experience in a Cloud administrative role/Security administration role in security or engineering fields in cloud or technology.
Proven experience in securing and administering AWS and Azure cloud network and storage infrastructures - deploying and maintaining cloud security policies, products, and controls.
Any relevant Azure/AWS Certifications are desirable, especially AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational), AWS Security (Speciality), SC-200, AZ-500, SC-900.
Cloud native security solutions such as GuardDuty and the Microsoft Defender suite of products
Content Delivery Networks and Web Application Firewalls.
Experience with vulnerability management.
A broad technical knowledge of server, endpoint, and networking hardware and related security configurations.
A strong technical knowledge of modern cloud offerings and good understanding of cloud architecture frameworks.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading team please apply now.

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