- Company Name
- Lynx Recruitment Limited
- Job Title
- Cloud Security Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Cloud Security Engineer
**Role Summary:**
Design, automate, and enforce cloud security controls for the organization across AWS and Azure. Build policy‑as‑code frameworks, enable shift‑left security practices, and strengthen overall cloud governance.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver secure, scalable cloud architectures that comply with internal and industry standards.
- Collaborate with DevOps, development, and operations teams to embed security throughout CI/CD pipelines.
- Continuously assess and improve cloud security posture through automation and monitoring.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design and implement organization‑wide cloud security controls (identity & access management, network segmentation, data protection, logging, and monitoring).
- Develop policy‑as‑code solutions using AWS Config, Azure Policy, Terraform, and IaC tools.
- Automate security enforcement and remediation across multi‑account/multi‑subscription environments.
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and threat modeling exercises.
- Create and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and incident response procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to engineering teams on secure cloud practices.
- Stay current with cloud security trends, threats, and regulatory requirements.
**Required Skills:**
- Deep knowledge of AWS and Azure security services and best practices.
- Proficiency in policy‑as‑code frameworks (e.g., AWS Config Rules, Azure Policy Definition, Terraform Sentinel).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
- Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
- Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent).
- Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GRC‑focused credentials are a plus.