Cloud Security Infrastructure Engineer
On site
Leeds, United Kingdom
£ 55,000 / year
Full Time
18-02-2025
Job Specifications
Cloud Security Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Leeds, 3x per week
Salary: Up to £55,000
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the security and compliance of business-critical processes. The role involves risk management, security assessments, and implementing best-practice security solutions. Ideal for professionals passionate about cyber security, governance, and risk management.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate and mitigate information security risks and threats.
Implement, configure, maintain, and manage security tools.
Define and promote security standards and procedures across IT and user communities.
Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities to reduce business exposure.
Conduct security, supplier risk, and threat assessments.
Deploy security solutions across applications, networks, and systems.
Monitor and enhance information security processes and controls.
Document security policies, procedures, and technical solutions.
Investigate and resolve system security issues, escalating where necessary.
Ensure governance, compliance, and licensing adherence.
Requirements:
Strong experience in IT security, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.
Knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Security frameworks.
Familiarity with MFA, DLP, VPN, SaaS, IaaS, and SASE integration.
Hands-on experience with security tools like Mimecast, Varonis, Tenable, Cisco Umbrella, and CrowdStrike.
Expertise in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
Understanding of network security, encryption technologies, and threat analysis.
Experience with cloud security, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and mitigate security risks.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
About the Company
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