Salary: £64,800 - 66,000 per year Requirements: Strong hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie) Knowledge of governance frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks) Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms using public cloud (AWS, GCP) Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby) Strong experience with CI/CD security integrations and DevSecOps practices Solid understanding of network security in AWS (VPC, security groups, NACLs) Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code Knowledge of deploying, managing, and configuring Kubernetes clusters in a Public Cloud environment Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Understanding of industry best practices Team player / proactive Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an associate level is highly desirable (e.g., AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified: Solutions Architect Professional) Responsibilities: Design and implement security controls across AWS accounts and services Implement AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie, and KMS Configure and manage AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), including roles, policies, and least-privilege principles Conduct vulnerability scanning and remediation using tools like AWS Inspector, Snyk, or Trivy Establish and maintain security baselines aligned with organizational and regulatory standards (ISO, NIST, CIS) Integrate security guardrails using AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone Accelerator Conduct regular security posture assessments and audits Automate security configurations using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation Embed security checks into GitHub CI/CD pipelines for continuous compliance Develop automated remediation workflows for security findings Implement monitoring and alerting for security events using AWS native tools and SIEM integrations Support incident response and root cause analysis for security breaches or vulnerabilities Maintain documentation and runbooks for security operations Work closely with platform and application teams to embed security best practices Provide training and guidance on AWS security principles Act as a subject matter expert for cloud security within the organization Technologies: AWS Ansible Architect Azure CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps GCP GitHub IAM Support Kubernetes Network Python Ruby Security Terraform Dynatrace Splunk More: We are a forward-thinking company looking for a Senior AWS Platform Engineer specializing in security to join our team. This role enables you to leverage your expertise in cloud technologies to ensure our cloud platforms are secure, compliant, and resilient. We value collaboration and innovation, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional value to our customers. The position predominantly allows for remote work with some travel to London or Manchester, and we offer a competitive rate of £540.00 per day, with the contract initially running until the end of March, with likely extensions. Join us to contribute to best-in-class security practices across AWS environments. last updated 5 week of 2026