Cloud Security Engineer

HOK Consulting - Technical Recruitment Consultancy · Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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Posted

Jul 10, 2026 (5d ago)

Seniority

Senior

Work Model

Hybrid

Type

Contract

Category

Security

Salary

Not specified

Skills

AWS Azure Bash CI/CD Docker GCP Google Cloud Java Kubernetes PowerShell Python Terraform

Description

Role: Cloud Security Engineer Contract: Long-Term COntract Location: Knutsford, UK (Hybrid, x3 days in a week) We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . The role involves building secure cloud-native solutions, automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep) , and embedding security into CI/CD and DevSecOps practices. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain secure multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep) and automate cloud deployments. Implement cloud security controls, IAM, networking, encryption, and compliance best practices. Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and support DevSecOps initiatives. Monitor cloud environments using SIEM and cloud security tools (e.g., Wiz, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Security Command Center). Secure container platforms including Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), and cloud-native workloads. Required Skills: Strong experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud security. Expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep , CI/CD, DevSecOps, Docker, and Kubernetes. Knowledge of IAM, networking, RBAC, KMS, cloud governance, SIEM, and security frameworks . Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Java . Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are highly desirable. Experience in financial services or other regulated environments is a plus.