Summary
An experienced cloud security engineer is needed for a hybrid contract role supporting a large, highly regulated financial organization. You will design and improve secure infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, implement security controls, automate remediation and operations, secure CI/CD pipelines, monitor cloud environments, and support governance, incident, problem, and change management. Candidates should have strong multi-cloud security, infrastructure-as-code, scripting, container, IAM, SIEM, and enterprise security experience, with prior banking or regulated-sector exposure strongly preferred.
Highlights
A six-month-plus contract paying £500 per day, with the opportunity to strengthen security across large-scale multi-cloud transformation programs in a highly regulated environment.
Description
Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer– Banking client Experience required
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days per Week Onsite)
Duration: 6Months+
Rate: 500GBP/Day Inside IR35
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a leading Banking Client and support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure cloud platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening cloud security, driving automation, supporting cloud-native application development, and ensuring cloud infrastructure complies with enterprise security and governance standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation programmes within a highly regulated banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and enhance secure cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.Implement cloud security controls aligned with enterprise security policies and best practices.Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure cloud-native solutions.Support DevOps teams by implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.Translate high-level and low-level designs into scalable technical solutions.Automate cloud security processes, remediation, and operational activities.Monitor cloud environments using SIEM, cloud security, and observability tools.Ensure compliance with security governance, access management, and software lifecycle standards.Support incident, problem, and change management activities.Work with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS, or GKE.Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.Proven background in Cloud Security Engineering.Experience implementing cloud security controls and cloud-native security services.Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Agile delivery.Experience with scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Java.Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Chef, or similar.Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Good understanding of IAM, RBAC, encryption, cloud governance, and access management.Experience with cloud security posture management tools such as Wiz Cloud/Wiz Defend or equivalent.Knowledge of Windows and Red Hat Linux administration.Experience working with SIEM platforms, security monitoring, incident management, and change management.Previous experience working within Banking or other highly regulated environments is highly desirable.Relevant cloud or security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, CISSP, etc.) are advantageous.Preferred Experience
Banking or Financial Services project experience.Experience supporting enterprise cloud transformation programmes.Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively within Agile delivery teams.
Priyanka Sharma
Senior Delivery Consultant
Office: 02033759240
Email: psharma@vallumassociates.com
