Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Manchester| Full-Time | 12 month contract | Hybrid 3 days per week in the office


Are you passionate about building secure, scalable cloud services? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Cloud Security Engineer and help shape the future of cybersecurity in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance modern cloud- based cybersecurity services.
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms (e.g., MFA, Passkeys).
• Integrate with identity providers such as Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity.
• Develop solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts.
• Optimise the efficiency and resilience of cloud services.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical standards, tools, and processes.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements in collaboration with the Product Owner.
• Oversee deployment and operations across development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate with global teams in Australia and the U.S. to share insights and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in cloud computing and services (AWS experience preferred).
• Proficiency in TypeScript and REST API development (NestJS experience preferred).
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption.
• Experience with web services and microservices-based architectures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies; experience with Scrum is a plus.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge cloud security solutions.
• Collaborate with a diverse, global team.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, growth, and impact.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.