Cyber Security Analyst, Cloud
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Welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow you can be part of solutions that make every journey better for millions each year, meeting the changing needs of passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect.
The Cyber Security Analyst specialising in Cloud Security will be responsible for safeguarding our cloud infrastructure, applications and services. Working as part of the Cyber Security Solutions Team, you will ensure security is integrated into the design, deployment, and operations of cloud-based systems. You will identify and mitigate cloud-related security risks, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement in cloud security practices. You will help design and configure cloud environments to the highest Cyber Security principles and support the overall Cyber Security posture.
Your role will involve
* Cloud Security Strategy and Design: Help develop and implement cloud security frameworks, ensuring best practices are integrated into all aspects of cloud infrastructure and services.
* Cloud Security Operations: Embed monitoring, detection, and response to security threats and vulnerabilities within cloud environments from the outset. Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify improvement areas and ensure regulatory compliance.
* Incident Response & Forensics: Support incident response efforts in cloud environments, identify and investigate incidents and breaches, provide technical input and recommend corrective actions.
* Automation & Optimisation: Automate security controls, monitoring, and response processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk in cloud environments.
* Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with development teams, DevOps and other stakeholders to implement security controls in cloud infrastructure, communicating security risks, incidents and resolutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards within cloud environments, assisting with audits and maintaining security governance.
* Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security trends and vulnerabilities, continuously evaluating and enhancing security practices to keep pace with evolving cloud technologies and threats.
These Skills Are Essential
* Strong experience of hands‑on technical experience in Cloud security engineering, with a proven track record of securing cloud environments.
* Solid experience with cloud architecture, security protocols, and secure cloud configurations.
* Proven track record of providing Cyber Security guidance on cloud application design, implementation and ongoing management.
* Experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations related to cloud security (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, GDPR).
* Experience working with cross‑functional teams and collaborating with development engineers, Cyber Security specialists and other internal stakeholders to ensure cloud security.
* Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and services (Azure, Google Cloud).
* Experience of security Cloud platforms including Salesforce.
* Expertise in cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., Shield, Azure Security, SCCP, Wiz, Guard).
* Strong understanding of web application and cloud firewalls, encryption, identity and API security.
* Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) for securing cloud infrastructure.
Ideally, you’ll have:
* Experience with network security in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid network configurations.
* Experience with DevSecOps practices, secure coding and cloud‑native application security.
* Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications.
About Us
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. It brings out the best in all of us and inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. Performance‑based annual bonuses, Share in Success Bonus plans, generous annual leave allowances and market‑leading pensions. With family‑friendly policies, private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work and provide varied learning and development opportunities too.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
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