Lead Security Engineer – SaaS / Cloud (UK Fully Remote)
Our client, a hyper-growth SaaS company, is seeking a hands-on Lead Security Engineer to secure modern cloud environments and lead enterprise clients through complex security transformations across EMEA. This is a real hands on role and you will be the go-to security lead, driving and shaping cloud security across EMEA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Mid-Senior / Lead
Industry: Enterprise SaaS - Cloud Security across fintech, banking, and other sectors in the UK
Location: Fully, Remote (UK)
What You’ll Do
- Deliver cloud security transformation projects for enterprise clients across Azure, AWS, GCP, and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Architect, design, and implement secure cloud solutions, including network, infrastructure, IAM, firewalls, NSG, ASG, WAF, and cloud-native security tools
- Conduct penetration tests, forensic investigations, vulnerability assessments, SAST, DAST, and SCA
- Integrate security into Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and CI/CD pipelines
- Act as the primary security expert for enterprise customers, translating technical detail into strategic guidance for CISOs and senior IT stakeholders
- Stay ahead of latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies
What You’ll Bring
- 7+ years in information security, including cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP), advanced networking (Layer 4–7), penetration testing, and application security
- Microsoft Azure expertise with hands-on experience in NSG, ASG, and WAF configuration
- Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash or simmilar) for automation, troubleshooting, and cloud security tasks
- Deep expertise in network security, IAM, firewalls, cloud-native security tooling
- Experience with DevSecOps, embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and secure code practices
- Proven experience presenting security solutions to CISOs, IT Directors, and senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, cryptography, threat modeling, and secure coding principles
- Certifications: CISSP (required), Azure Security Engineer / GCP Security Engineer / AWS Security Specialty (preferred), CISM, CCSP, OSCP (desirable)
Nice-to-Haves
- Infrastructure-as-Code tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM
- Container security experience: Docker, Kubernetes
- Automation of cloud security in DevSecOps pipelines
Why Join
- Salary: Up to £130K + strong benefits
- Fully UK Remote with flexible working schedule
- Blend of hands-on security (80%) and client-facing advisory (20%)
- Lead Azure & GCP security initiatives for top-tier enterprise clients
- Generous PTO, medical, dental, and pension
- Opportunity to lead high-impact security projects while staying hands-on technically
- Influence at C-level and work with top-tier enterprise clients (Google, Microsoft)
- Join a fast-growing SaaS scale-up
This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants to own cloud security for enterprise clients, stay very hands-on technically, and influence strategy at a global level.
