Security Engineer – Edinburgh

A Security Engineer in Edinburgh specialises in securing cloud and platform environments by designing, implementing, and managing security controls using Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and custom security services with Go and TypeScript. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams to ensure secure deployment across AWS and GCP, deploying security products within Kubernetes, and automating security processes. The engineer provides guidance on secure architecture, manages misconfigurations, and develops detection rules for threat response using cloud-native tools. They are expected to have extensive experience in cloud security, programming in Go and TypeScript, and relevant certifications such as CKA and CKS. The role demands familiarity with CI/CD security integration, policy frameworks, and service mesh environments, supporting a proactive security posture. Skills in automation, compliance, and operational response to security threats are essential for success.