Information Technology Security Engineer

IT Security Engineer (Cloud & Identity)

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid)

Tech Stack: AWS, Cloudflare, Microsoft Entra

We are recruiting for an experienced IT Security Engineer to join a growing organisation that is strengthening its cloud-first security strategy. This role will focus on cloud and identity security across AWS, Cloudflare Zero Trust and Microsoft Entra, working closely with platform, infrastructure and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement security controls and guardrails within AWS using Terraform.
• Configure and support Cloudflare Zero Trust (ZTNA, Gateway, CASB/DLP, Browser Isolation, device posture, WARP, Tunnels).
• Integrate applications and services with Microsoft Entra ID for SSO, MFA, Conditional Access and PIM.
• Build identity-focused security patterns including OIDC/SAML, federation and short-lived credentials.
• Develop cloud and identity detections and route telemetry into SIEM tooling.
• Maintain automated response runbooks and incident playbooks.
• Support vulnerability remediation and help drive misconfiguration fixes.
• Contribute to security reviews, threat modelling and secure-by-default design practices.
• Provide security guidance to engineering teams and maintain relevant standards and documentation.

Skills & Experience

• Strong AWS security experience in multi-account environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare Zero Trust.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, PIM, SCIM).
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust principles.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Knowledge of cloud detection engineering, SIEM and automated response.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate across technical teams.

Desirable

• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials.
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell) or Cloudflare Workers.
• AWS, Microsoft or ISC2 certifications.

Why Apply

• Opportunity to influence and shape cloud security direction.
• Modern cloud-first environment with strong technical investment.
• Hybrid/remote working flexibility.
• Engaging role with real autonomy and scope.