Cyber Security Engineer

Posted 28 October 2024
Salary OUTSIDE IR35
LocationEngland
Job type Freelance
Discipline Tech
ReferenceBBBH23768_1730193839
Contact NameKarvan Patel

Job description

Cyber Security Engineer - Contract - OUTSIDE IR35 - Hybrid (London) - 6-months

I'm partnered with a client who has an exciting opportunity for a experienced Security Engineer. Your primary focus will be on developing and enhancing the security posture of our cloud based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

This role offers a huge amount of scope and a chance to put your stamp on the cloud security function at our client.

This is a contract position, outside IR35, 6-months initial contract.

Security Architecture & Design

  • Design and implement robust security controls to safeguard infrastructure, applications, and data
  • Spearhead the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of security measures and best practices for AWS and Azure environments
  • Develop, document, and maintain security processes, incident response plans, and disaster recovery strategies

Cloud Security & Management

  • Ensure the optimal use of AWS and Azure security tools and services to enhance the security posture of the infrastructure
  • Monitor and analyze security events on cloud platforms (AWS and Azure), ensuring timely detection and response to potential threats
  • Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps) from inception to deployment

What you'll need

  • Substantial experience within the cyber security domain, particularly with cloud security operations in federated enterprises
  • Strong collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lead and perform infrastructure threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and provide security recommendations that balance functional and non-functional requirements
  • Experience with AWS services, containers, orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes), and cloud-native security tools such as AWS Security Hub and Azure Security Center
  • Familiarity with automated security processes such as CI/CD pipeline security, infrastructure-as-code security, and automated patch management
  • Cloud security certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Certified{{:}} Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), CISSP or equivalent

This is a contract role, and requires 1x per week in the office in London. Unfortunately we cannot accept applicants from outside of the UK, and our client is unable to provide sponsorship.

If you're interested in the opportunity, please apply online!