Cloud Security Engineer - Ormeau

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Previous experience in cloud security engineering or related roles.
• Working knowledge of industry cloud security frameworks and best practice, including CSA STAR and NCSC Cloud Security Principles.
• Experience with automation and scripting, including Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Proficiency with Azure security services such as Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, and Sentinel.
• Proficiency with AWS security services such as Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, CloudTrail, and 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, such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of cloud network security concepts, including firewalls, NSGs, VPCs, and private endpoints.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles.
• Security certifications such as AZ-500, SC-100, AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, or CCSK are desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the cloud security framework in collaboration with IT Systems, SOC leadership, and GRC.
• Recommend security best practices and implement controls for cloud security and governance.
• Implement 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.
• Review the outputs from security tools and security practices, then filter and prioritise them into security stories that delivery teams can action.
• Influence and guide junior engineers and developers to adopt secure practices.
• Upskill and train the wider security team in cloud security topics and tooling.
• Provide input into IAM strategy and policy, including RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, and least privilege, working closely with the IT and Systems teams.
• Support automation of cloud security, including IaC scanning and CI/CD integration.
• Document standards, runbooks, and training material where appropriate.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Bash
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• CloudWatch
• IAM
• Support
• Network
• PowerShell
• Python
• RBAC
• Security
• Terraform

More:

We are Kainos, a people-first company where our problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators create real impact across digital services, Workday solutions, and technology. We are hiring a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering team as the first dedicated cloud security hire in the organisation. In this role, we will have you work independently while partnering with SOC, GRC, IT, Modern Workplace, and Systems Engineering teams to strengthen our cloud security posture across Azure, AWS, and SaaS environments. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates to reach out if they need any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process.

last updated 35 week of 2026