About this role
Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year
Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field3–5 years of experience in cloud security, infrastructure security, or related rolesStrong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance frameworks, and best practicesProficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its associated security servicesProven experience securing hybrid AWS/on-premises or multi-cloud environments, including IAM and overall security postureExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormationFamiliarity with containerization technologies and their security implicationsKnowledge of network security concepts and protocolsExperience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and tool developmentProactive mindset with strong ownership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsLocated in the EU/UK or willing to relocateRelevant security certifications, such as CCSP, CSSK, or AWS Security SpecialtyDeep expertise in Kubernetes and container securityExperience with multi-cloud environments and cloud-to-cloud securityKnowledge of CI/CD best practices and toolsFamiliarity with regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NIST CSFStrong proficiency with Python, Terraform, and configuration management tools such as PuppetHands-on experience building GitHub Actions and workflowsExperience with observability and security operations tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Karma, or SIEM platforms such as WazuhExperience building custom cloud security tools or integrationsInterest in leveraging AI for cloud security monitoring and automationContributions to open-source cloud security projectsExperience securing AI/ML workloads in cloud environmentsExperience in banking, money transmission, P2P payments, or similarly regulated financial platforms Responsibilities: Design and implement secure cloud architectures across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, and AzureBuild and secure mission-critical applications in hybrid cloud and on-premises environmentsDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates with embedded security controlsAssist with regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and servicesImplement and manage cloud security tools and services, such as CSPM, CWPP, and CASBManage identities and roles across cloud and hybrid environmentsMonitor and remediate infrastructure to meet regulations and best practices, including PCI, NIST CSF, GDPR, and HIPAADesign and implement secure container standards and automation that enable frictionless developer workflowsMaintain Kubernetes security in line with current best practicesCollaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelinesSecure and enhance CI/CD pipelines, and integrate and maintain code-scanning platformsMonitor and respond to security events and incidents in cloud and hybrid environmentsMaintain SIEM data pipelines for reliable alertingBuild, deploy, and maintain security operations infrastructure using Python, Terraform, and configuration management tools such as PuppetDevelop dashboards and alerts from security metricsDevelop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and proceduresOwn security projects end to end, from identifying issues to implementing solutionsStay current with emerging cloud security threats and mitigation strategies Technologies: AIAWSAzureBashCI/CDCloudCloudWatchEmbeddedGCPGitHubGrafanaIAMKarmaKubernetesNetworkPrometheusPuppetPythonSecurityTerraform More:
Our mission at SpaceXAI is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanitys pursuit of knowledge. We are a small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence, curiosity, and challenging ourselves. We operate with a flat organizational structure, expect everyone to contribute hands-on to our mission, and recognize leadership through initiative and consistently excellent work. We value strong work ethic, prioritization, and clear communication. We are seeking an Infrastructure Security Engineer to join our security team and help secure critical infrastructure across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, potentially spanning platforms such as SpaceXAI, X Social, X Money, and related systems. The role emphasizes automation, secure foundations, platform hardening at scale, and close partnership with engineering teams. We are an equal opportunity employer.
last updated 40 week of 2026