Cloud Security Research Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Cyber Security
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Python Go Docker Kubernetes Linux/Windows internals Networking (OSI model, VPC, IAM) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) CI/CD (CircleCI/GitHub Actions)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cloud Security Research Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Cloud Security Research Engineer to join the Product team in London. As the fastest-growing startup ever, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments. This role involves research, development of detection mechanisms, deep-dive analysis of CSP APIs and logs, and collaboration with Research and Backend teams.

Location: London, UK | Product Management & Ops

What You'll Do

  • Research, innovate, and develop cutting-edge detection mechanisms, advanced algorithms, and automated solutions to precisely identify and categorize technologies within complex cloud environments.
  • Conduct deep-dive analysis of CSP APIs (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and log payloads (CloudTrail, Flow Logs) to map out potential attack surfaces.
  • Partner with our world-class Research and Backend teams to turn proof-of-concepts into scalable, production-ready security scans.
  • Continuously update knowledge and skills to stay abreast of the latest technologies and emerging trends in the industry.
  • Implement customer requests and industry-standard practices to establish [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a market leader in cloud security.

What You'll Bring

  • Advanced proficiency in Python and Go coding.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and the underlying OS (Linux/Windows internals, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Solid understanding of the OSI model, networking (VPC peering, Subnets, IAM), and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI/GitHub Actions).
  • A proven ability to look at a cloud service and ask, "How could this be misconfigured or exploited?"
  • The ability to explain complex technical risks to both engineers and product stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong communication skills.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

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