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Cloud Security Engineer

Knutsford, United Kingdom Full-time
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Join Barclays as a Cloud Security  Engineer and help drive the security strategy for a modern, large-scale cloud ecosystem. Working at the intersection of cloud engineering, automation, and cyber security, you will be responsible for building secure-by-design solutions, enhancing cloud security posture, and enabling teams to deliver technology safely and at scale.

 

To be successful as a Cloud Security Engineer, you should have experience with:

  • Multi-Cloud Security Engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Deep understanding of cloud-native security controls, IAM, networking, monitoring, encryption, and governance across all major cloud platforms.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Policy as Code - Strong experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Rego/OPA, and automation of security controls, compliance checks, and guardrails.
  • Container & Kubernetes Security - Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes/OpenShift, container security, RBAC, network policies, secrets management, runtime protection, and platform hardening.
  • DevSecOps & CI/CD Automation - Experience integrating security into GitLab/Azure DevOps pipelines, automating remediation, managing secrets with HashiCorp Vault, and embedding security into the software development lifecycle.
  • Cloud Threat & Risk Management - Ability to identify, prioritise, and remediate cloud security risks using tools such as Wiz Cloud and Wiz Defend, including vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and security posture management

 

Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • Cloud and security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, or equivalent
  • Previous experience in the financial/regulated sector

 

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

 

This role is based in Knutsford

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