Security Engineer

Security Engineer Kent, Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading automotive organisation in Kent to search for an experineced Security Engineer. This role is all about protecting and improving cloud and infrastructure environments, driving security automation, and helping shape DevSecOps practices. You’ll work across AWS and modern platforms, supporting both day-to-day security operations and longer-term strategic projects. Key Responsibilities: Maintain strong security posture across cloud infrastructure Manage vulnerabilities and support regular system maintenance Design, implement, and manage security tooling in cloud environments (AWS focus) Support threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation activities Contribute to compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks) Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to embed security controls Apply secure DevOps practices (code scanning, container security, IaC) Support governance, reporting, and vulnerability management processes Participate in security reviews, threat assessments, and architecture decisions Key Requirements: 3 years’ hands-on experience with AWS security services (CloudTrail, GuardDuty, WAF, IAM, Security Hub) Strong knowledge of cloud governance and security best practices Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps approaches Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) Exposure to container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) Good understanding of cloud and traditional networking security Awareness of compliance standards (ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR) Desirable Skills / Certifications: Azure security or multi-cloud experience IAM administration (Okta, Entra ID) Web application security (WAF, bot/DoS protections) Certifications such as CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at (url removed) Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn

Location: KENT, GB

Posted Date: 9/9/2025