Cloud Security Engineer — Financial Services Sector

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Wells Fargo is a leading multinational financial services company founded in 1852 in the United States. With over 70,000 employees across the globe, including the United Kingdom, we strive to deliver exceptional customer experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is to sustain the trust and confidence of our customers, partners, and investors by delivering exceptional financial services and building a culture of respect, integrity, and high ethical standards. As a top employer, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure solutions for our financial services clients in the United Kingdom. Reporting to the Head of Cloud Security, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including cloud operations, security, and application development to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Your expertise will contribute significantly to protecting our customers' sensitive data and ensuring business continuity.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure platforms; Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security threats; Collaborate with cloud operations teams to ensure secure deployment and configuration of cloud resources; Develop and enforce cloud security policies and procedures; Conduct security audits and provide recommendations for improvement; Participate in incident response and crisis management to minimize business impact; Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and technologies to ensure our cloud security posture remains robust.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in cloud security, with at least 2 years in a hands-on engineering role; BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure security features, including IAM, VPC, and Identity and Access Management; Proficiency in cloud security tools, including AWS CloudFormation and Azure ARM templates; Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization; Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, including NIST and CIS; Hold a Cloud Security Engineer certification or equivalent.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CISSP or CISM certification; Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, including Kubernetes; Proficiency in programming languages, including Python, Java, or C#; Familiarity with cloud compliance frameworks, including PCI-DSS and GDPR; Experience working in a DevOps environment with tools like Jenkins and Docker.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience; Comprehensive health insurance with private medical care and a generous pension scheme; 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and flexible working hours; A £1,000 annual learning and development budget for professional certifications and courses; A dynamic and inclusive team culture with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our cloud security team consists of experienced professionals with a passion for innovation and customer satisfaction. We collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs. Our recent wins include implementing a cloud-based security information and event management system that improved incident response time by 50%. We're looking for a talented Cloud Security Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional customer experiences.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a sample of your cloud security work, including designs, architectures, or case studies. We review applications on a rolling basis, and expect to interview candidates within 2-3 weeks of submission.

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Wells Fargo. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.