6 of 6 Contract Cloud Security Jobs in the North of England

Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Engineer with hands-on experience using Wiz and deep technical expertise across major cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP . This role is key in strengthening our cloud security posture, managing security incidents, and driving proactive improvements through advanced risk and control measures. … You will collaborate with cross-functional IT, DevOps, and Security teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, leveraging automation and best practices to ensure secure cloud environments across our organization. Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and optimize Wiz for continuous cloud security monitoring and compliance management. Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and risks across AWS, Azure, and … GCP environments, and drive remediation efforts. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for security incidents and coordinate escalations as needed. Partner with software engineering and infrastructure teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and software design. Monitor industry information technology trends to anticipate evolving threats and recommend security strategy enhancements. Participate in change and More ❯

to join a 6 month contracting within the public sector.Inside IR35Till 13th March 2026Onsite aspect in Newcastle £466 per day Tech stack Minimum 2 years of professional experience in cloud security, specifically within AWS environments, demonstrating a track record of implementing and managing comprehensive security strategies. Experience leading projects with a focus on cloud security, showing capability in managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. A commitment to continuous professional development, staying abreast of new AWS services, security trends, and techniques in cloud security. Experience and technical skills: AWS Security Services Proficiency: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with AWS security services such as AWS GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, AWS CloudTrail, AWS … Config, and Service Control Policies (SCPs). Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, best practices, and industry standards. Familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, especially the Security Pillar, to build secure and resilient cloud applications Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the deployment of AWS resources securely More ❯

a talented Backend Software Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on several key projects, helping shape the future of their technology platforms and cloud security services. The Role: Based in Manchester (3 days per week in office, Tuesday–Thursday), the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern cloud … Build scalable APIs and microservices-based architectures to support business-critical applications. Implement secure authentication mechanisms, including MFA and Passkeys . Integrate with identity providers such as Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity . Translate business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with Product Owners. DevOps/Cloud Operations (40%) Work with AWS to manage, optimise, and secure … cloud infrastructure. Deploy and maintain services across development, testing, and production environments. Detect and prevent security threats, including account takeover attempts. Drive continuous improvement in technical standards, tools, and processes. Infrastructure as Code (10%) Deploy and manage infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CDK . Ensure cloud infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and secure, aligned with industry best practices. More ❯

Contract AWS Cloud Engineer - Enhanced SC/DV Clearance Duration: 6 Months Location: Leeds (Full-time, Onsite) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: November 2025 We're looking for an experienced Contract AWS Cloud Engineer to join a secure government-related project based onsite in Leeds. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong hands-on AWS … experience and a solid understanding of cloud security and automation within highly regulated environments. Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active Enhanced SC or DV Clearance. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants without this level of clearance. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure in a secure, scalable, and resilient … environments. Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO27001). Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation. Automate deployment and configuration processes using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools. Integrate AWS security logs and data flows with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk). Support live cloud environments through monitoring More ❯

NHS digital programme is looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer with strong serverless experience to join a long running transformation project. The role focuses on building, automating and supporting cloud platforms in AWS, with some Python work where needed. This is a hands on engineering position within a mature DevOps environment. Responsibilities Build and support AWS serverless services such … and Step Functions Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CDK Maintain and improve CI and CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or CodePipeline Support cloud automation, deployment processes and environment management Contribute to Python based tooling and automation tasks Ensure cloud security and compliance in line with NHS standards Work alongside architects … developers and delivery teams across the NHS programme Support monitoring, alerting and operational stability Essential Skills Strong AWS experience with a focus on serverless technologies Background in DevOps, cloud or platform engineering Solid experience with Terraform or AWS CDK Good CI and CD experience and understanding of automation practices Capable with Python for scripting or small workloads NHS or More ❯

Security Architect 6 months Manchester or Newcastle - Remote £700 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC cleared or eligible candidates will be considered Role description Security Architect required to lead Security requirements analysis phase on Move to Cloud programme of major Government department Database platform. Essential skills and experience Stakeholder engagement required to drive out … an updated view on current Departmental security standards and broker an enhanced set of Cloud security standards. Target technical platform is Oracle on AWS with a Java middleware layer and Pro*C, PL/SQL batch application. Provide leadership and direction to technical engineering/development resources in impacting potential security requirements and drive out technical … approaches and solutions. The architect will be responsible for the production of a Requirements and Impact Analysis report, and documenting technical options and candidate security architecture frameworks to meet the client requirements. Experience with Client-side field level encryption in a large-scale Oracle custom apps environment would be ideal. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills More ❯