Cloud Security Engineer - AWS | DevSecOps

MastarRec is a specialist recruitment and staffing agency supporting high-growth and technology-driven industries across the United Kingdom, the United States, and global markets . We partner with organizations to deliver tailored staffing solutions focused on quality, integrity, and long-term value for both clients and candidates.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Security Engineer to join a forward-thinking technology team within a rapidly scaling enterprise. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of DevSecOps practices, helping secure cloud-native applications and infrastructure while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud security architecture and controls in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Lead cloud security assessments and support vulnerability remediation.
• Automate security tools and processes using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Manage IAM, encryption, firewalls, and compliance policies.
• Work closely with DevOps and Engineering teams to embed security in CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor cloud environments using SIEM and cloud-native tools.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other standards.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Proven experience with AWS and/or Azure security services (e.g., IAM, KMS, WAF, Security Center)
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud infrastructure and application development
• Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Strong understanding of network and container security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Desired Skills

• Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• Familiarity with SOC2, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks
• Experience with zero trust architecture and SASE models
• Understanding of DevSecOps tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Checkov)
• Competitive base salary with bonus
• Private healthcare & wellness support
• Access to enterprise-grade tooling and training resources