Cloud & Infrastructure
Cloud Security Engineer Jobs & Careers
Looking for your next Cloud Security Engineer opportunity?
HOK Consulting connects Cloud Security Engineers with organisations protecting cloud platforms, applications and infrastructure across permanent, contract and interim opportunities.
Whether your experience covers AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, cloud security controls, identity, network security or WAF technologies, explore current opportunities or upload your CV to join HOK’s technology talent network.
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What Does a Cloud Security Engineer Do?
Cloud Security Engineers protect cloud infrastructure, platforms, applications and data by designing, implementing and maintaining security controls across public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
The role can cover cloud identity and access management, network security, workload protection, vulnerability management, monitoring, incident response and secure cloud configuration.
Cloud Security Engineers commonly work alongside cloud, infrastructure, DevOps, platform and cyber security teams to reduce risk while allowing organisations to build and operate cloud services securely.
Cloud Security Engineer Skills & Experience
The exact requirements vary between organisations, but Cloud Security Engineer roles commonly involve experience across technologies and areas such as:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cloud Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Network Security
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- AWS WAF
- Azure WAF
- F5
- Fortinet
- Palo Alto Networks
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Splunk
- CrowdStrike
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response
- Security Architecture
Cloud Security Engineers may specialise in a particular cloud platform or work across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
Strong knowledge of identity, networking, secure cloud configuration, monitoring and vulnerability management is particularly valuable when protecting complex cloud estates.
Typical Cloud Security Engineer Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing security controls across cloud environments
- Securing AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform services
- Managing cloud identity, access and permissions
- Configuring network security, firewalls and WAF technologies
- Monitoring cloud environments for threats and suspicious activity
- Identifying and remediating cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
- Supporting incident response and security investigations
- Applying security standards to cloud infrastructure and workloads
- Working with DevOps and platform teams to embed security into delivery processes
- Supporting cloud security architecture and design reviews
- Maintaining security documentation, policies and technical standards
- Helping organisations meet security, governance and compliance requirements
Responsibilities vary depending on the cloud platforms in use, the organisation’s security model and the seniority of the position.
Cloud Security Engineer Salary Expectations
Cloud Security Engineer salaries vary according to experience, location, cloud platform expertise, security specialism, sector and the complexity of the environments being protected.
Permanent Cloud Security Engineer
Around £77,500 per year
UK median advertised salary
Contract Cloud Security Engineer
Around £575 per day
UK median contract rate
Senior Cloud Security Engineers and professionals with specialist AWS, Azure, security architecture, financial services or large-scale transformation experience may command higher salaries or contract rates.
Salary information is provided as a general UK market guide and can vary significantly between individual roles.
Cloud Security Engineer Career Progression
Cloud Security Engineering can lead into senior security engineering, architecture and wider cyber security leadership positions.
Typical Cloud Security Engineer Career Path
Alternative Career Paths
Cloud Security Engineers may also progress into specialist roles such as:
- Security Architect
- Cloud Architect
- Security Engineer
- Network Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Information Security Manager
- Head of Cyber Security
The right progression depends on whether you want to remain hands-on, specialise further in cloud security, move towards security architecture or take responsibility for wider cyber security strategy and leadership.
Your Next Move
Looking for Your Next Cloud Security Engineer Opportunity?
If you’re considering your next permanent position, contract assignment or interim opportunity, send HOK Consulting your CV.
Tell us about your cloud security experience, the platforms and technologies you work with and the type of opportunity you’re looking for.
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Recruiting Cloud Security Engineers?
HOK Consulting supports organisations looking for experienced Cloud Security Engineers across permanent, contract and interim requirements.
Whether you’re strengthening cloud security, securing a migration or transformation programme, improving security operations or need specialist expertise across AWS, Azure or hybrid environments, speak to HOK about your requirements.