Lynx are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer who can design, automate, and enforce cloud controls at scale. If you enjoy building policy-as-code frameworks, enabling shift-left security, and strengthening cloud governance across complex environments, this role is for you.
The Role
You'll own the design and implementation of organization-wide cloud controls across AWS and Azure. You'll work closely with DevOps, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to embed secure-by-default practices and ensure continuous adherence to security and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll build automation, develop policy frameworks, and help teams remediate issues efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and manage organization-wide cloud controls using Azure Policies, AWS Organizations, SCPs, Config Rules, and Cloud Custodian
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Architect and enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege models (RBAC, PBAC), region restrictions, and platform security controls
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Collaborate with DevOps/Cybersecurity teams to resolve non-compliant cloud resources
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Monitor control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of cloud governance
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Provide technical leadership and mentor teams on cloud policy best practices
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Work with risk, compliance, and audit teams to produce control evidence
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Implement and manage CNAP policies using Wiz for posture assessment and remediation
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Embed security early by integrating vulnerability scanning, IaC policy enforcement, and compliance checks into GitLab CI/CD
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Develop policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego to prevent misconfigurations pre-deployment
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Integrate security controls into Terraform and other IaC workflows
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Champion shift-left practices-enabling developers to self-remediate issues during build and coding stages
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Build SOAR playbooks to automate response and remediation workflows
Experience Requirements
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3+ years in Cybersecurity and CNAP-focused roles
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Deep AWS security expertise: IAM, Organizations, SCPs, cloud security architecture
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Hands-on experience with Cloud Custodian or similar policy automation tools
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Proficiency with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
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Strong understanding of cloud compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO, etc.)
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Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code
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Experience with Wiz CNAP for cloud security posture management
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Advanced Python Scripting for automation and remediation workflows
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Experience driving DevSecOps automation and shift-left security adoption
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Strong collaboration skills across engineering and CISO/leadership teams

ASAP
Up to £80k per annum
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29/01/2026 09:31:52
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