AI Security engineer

AI Security Engineer Location: CheshireHybrid: 40% office requirement Duration: 6 months Rate: £620 per dayInside IR35 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description:As an experienced security professional your expertise will be utilised to drive the future security of our cloud platforms. You will play a key role in working as part of a global team reviewing and evaluating cloud services from major cloud providers, identifying potential threats, and developing mitigations. Primary Responsibilities • Review and identify security challenges with cloud platform services • Design, develop and deliver security controls for cloud platforms • Work alongside infrastructure engineers to contribute to the design and delivery of cloud services. • Act as security SME for cloud services Standard Technical Skills & Competencies • Experience working in enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP). • Experience building cloud infrastructure and using cloud IaC tooling (Terraform, Cloudformation, BICEP) • Experience in threat modelling, security reviews and testing. • Proficiency in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python and behaviour-driven design • Strong familiarity with security standards, security controls, and cloud security tooling. • Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes. • Experience with CSPM/SSPM tooling and use • Container knowledge, particularly in Kubernetes. • Experience with Linux operating systems. • Experience with IaC policy-as-code security tools - Terraform Sentinel, Wiz, etc. • Strong understanding of cryptography, modern authentication and authorisation mechanisms, networking, and enterprise security architectures. Desirable: • Previous experience in financial/regulated sector • Bachelor's degree, or higher, in a related discipline (or equivalent experience) • Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk