4495 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Strong, hands-on AWS cloud security experience (designing, building, and securing environments)
- Background in security architecture and security engineering
- Deep understanding of cyber risk, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practice
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior security professionals
- Pragmatic mindset - able to balance security, delivery, and business needs
- IAM experience (useful, but not essential)
- Experience in regulated or financial services environments
- Exposure to Azure (future consideration)
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, GCIH, etc.
Responsibilities
- Acting as the senior security authority for cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on AWS
- Leading secure cloud onboarding and greenfield build activity, defining standards, patterns, and guardrails
- Influencing architectural decisions and representing cyber security in design and review forums
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members across SOC analysis and vulnerability management
- Providing expert oversight of cyber risk, vulnerability (including vulnerabilities in code), and security analytics
- Supporting incident response, including zero-day scenarios, alerting, and SOC robustness
- Working closely with engineering and technology teams to embed secure-by-design practices
- Producing clear, meaningful security reporting and metrics for leadership
Description
We are a growing organization at a pivotal point in our cloud security journey, offering a high-impact role that shapes cloud security direction in a maturing environment. In this AWS-focused position, you will enjoy genuine autonomy and senior influence while mentoring a developing cyber team. We offer a role centered around doing security well, with a focus on hands-on engineering during build phases and less operational burden. Our office is located in London with a hybrid working model.
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