About this role
Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year
Requirements: We are looking for talent with skills in a range of AWS services and a commitment to staying up to date with the latest releases and best practices.We are looking for experience with AWS security services and implementing cloud security best practices, including identity, monitoring, threat detection, and data protection.We are looking for understanding of Security Operations, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, threat detection, and SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.We are looking for a strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), least-privilege access principles, and privileged access controls.We are looking for knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.We are looking for experience using Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.We are looking for experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Grafana, or Prometheus.We are looking for experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or OpenShift, including container security best practices.We are looking for understanding of networking principles and how they translate to software-defined networking in cloud environments.We are looking for experience using configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.We are looking for proficiency in scripting in at least one language, such as Python, Bash, or Go.We are looking for a keen interest in AI and emerging cyber security technologies.We are looking for excellent troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills.We are looking for a collaborative mindset with a passion for learning new technologies and cyber security trends.AWS certifications are desirable but not essential.We provide training and certification opportunities to support professional development. Responsibilities: We design, build, and maintain secure, cloud-native solutions to support our Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities.We develop and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.We design and implement secure AWS architectures that align with security and compliance requirements.We build and maintain security monitoring, alerting, and automated response capabilities across cloud environments.We integrate cloud platforms with security tooling, including SIEM solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.We leverage AWS security services and promote security best practices across engineering and development teams.We support incident response investigations, threat hunting activities, and security improvement initiatives.We develop reusable implementation patterns, standards, and automation to improve consistency and security across projects.We manage software configuration, source code repositories, and CI/CD pipelines in line with DevSecOps principles.We work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver secure and innovative cloud solutions.We identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to enhance security operations and operational efficiency.For Senior Engineers, we lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and drive engineering best practices within the team. Technologies: AIAWSAnsibleBashCI/CDCloudCloudWatchDevSecOpsGrafanaIAMSupportKubernetesOpenShiftPrometheusPuppetPythonSecuritySplunkTerraform More:
We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data so governments, nation states, armed forces, and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in demanding environments. This role is for a Cloud Security Engineer based in Manchester, working within our growing National Security business and supporting our innovative Security Operations Centre capabilities. We offer hybrid working, 25 days holiday, flexible hours, part-time working options, private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards, employee share plan, discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, and training and certification opportunities. We are committed to an inclusive culture, community engagement, outreach, and supporting career development through a dedicated Career Manager.
last updated 37 week of 2026