Security Engineer (Cloud Security)

Location: Mostly Remote (occasional travel to London may be required)
Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Clearance: BPSS Required
Day Rate: Competitive Market Rates Considered

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join a collaborative security team responsible for developing and enhancing cloud security capabilities across modern enterprise environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and evolving a Palo Alto-focused security ecosystem, supporting cloud security posture management, threat detection, incident response, and Zero Trust security initiatives across AWS and cloud-native platforms.

Please note: Previous experience working within Central Government environments is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, manage and optimise Cortex Cloud / Cortex XSIAM security platforms.
• Develop and tune threat detection rules, correlation logic, and automated response playbooks.
• Manage security alert triage, incident investigations, and incident lifecycle activities.
• Reduce and remediate KSPM and CSPM findings through proactive security improvements.
• Work closely with cloud engineering teams to address misconfigurations and implement security guardrails.
• Improve Kubernetes and container security posture across cloud environments.
• Integrate Cortex security findings with SIEM, ticketing, and automation platforms.
• Support and enhance Prisma Access capabilities, including:
  • GlobalProtect
  • Remote Network Onboarding
  • Prisma Access Browser
  • Zero Trust Access Controls
• Contribute to security architecture discussions and best-practice implementation across AWS environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working on Central Government projects (mandatory).
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM.
• Expertise in:
  • Data ingestion and normalisation
  • Correlation rule development
  • Automated playbook creation
  • Incident management and response
  • Security tool integrations
• Experience with:
  • KSPM (Kubernetes Security Posture Management)
  • CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management)
  • AWS security and cloud governance
  • Kubernetes security benchmarking
  • Policy-as-Code frameworks
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Prisma Access
  • Prisma Access Browser
  • Palo Alto NGFW and Panorama
  • App-ID and User-ID technologies
  • Decryption policy concepts
  • Zero Trust Architecture
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking for investigation and troubleshooting purposes.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Exposure to cloud-native security tooling and automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of security operations, cloud governance, and risk reduction programmes.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 12-month contract with strong extension potential.
• Mostly remote working arrangement with occasional London travel.
• Opportunity to work with market-leading Palo Alto security technologies.
• Competitive market rates available for suitably experienced candidates.
• Immediate interview and start opportunities.

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