Overview We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer with strong experience in AWS, Python scripting, and Terraform to join our growing security function. You will play a critical role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our security platformsprimarily focused on cloud security, CI/CD pipeline protection, and security automation across both customer-facing environments and internal systems. Working alongside Security Architects, Platform Engineers, and Product Engineering teams, you will design and embed security tooling, implement guardrails in deployment pipelines, and automate controls to ensure secure, resilient delivery of applications and infrastructure. Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Engineering & Automation Design, develop, and configure cloud security tooling for AWS, Azure, and SaaS platforms. Build and maintain security automation using Python, Bash, and Terraform. Integrate security controls and monitoring into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.). Embed guardrails, policy-as-code, and automated remediation workflows. Cloud & Platform Security Implement and maintain AWS security configurations, IAM policies, encryption, network security, and resource hardening. Contribute to secure architecture and control design across multi-cloud environments. Assist with the automation of secure cloud deployments using Terraform. Risk, Vulnerability & Threat Management Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across codebases, infrastructure, and cloud environments. Perform security testing, dynamic analysis, and support threat modelling activities. Work with engineering teams to mitigate exposure to threats and reduce security risks. Collaboration & Delivery Work with Security Architects to deliver the security backlog and technical roadmap. Translate business requirements into secure technical solutions. Create delivery plans, maintain task lists, and adapt to evolving risks and priorities. Produce high-quality security documentation, guidelines, and playbooks. Recommend solutions and improvements to enhance detection, containment, and eradication capabilities. Governance & Standards Ensure compliance with internal security policies, technical standards, and regulatory commitments. Promote secure development practices and influence best practice across engineering teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 3+ years experience in Security Engineering or related cloud security/SOC roles. Strong experience with AWS security configuration (IAM, SCPs, KMS, security groups, network controls, logging, etc.). Hands-on scripting expertise, especially Python (automation, tooling, API integrations). Strong experience with Terraform for security-centric IaC automation. Experience embedding security controls in development pipelines and CI/CD tooling. Familiarity with Git-based workflows and platforms (GitHub, Azure DevOps). Strong understanding of secure development practices and application security fundamentals. Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms; ELK stack experience essential. Working knowledge of IDS, WAF, endpoint security, vulnerability scanners, email security and related tooling. Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and security testing. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to understand development processes and implement security controls developers may not have skills or context to apply. Desirable Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Experience with Azure security configuration. Knowledge of compliance frameworks and security standards. Basic threat modelling capability. Experience developing secure software at a senior engineering level. Experience with security automation in multi-cloud and hybrid ecosystems. Why Join Influence and implement meaningful security improvements across a large engineering ecosystem. Work fully remotely within the UK with a collaborative, modern security team. Opportunity to shape cloud security, automation, and secure delivery within a major technology-focused organisation. Benefits: Work From Home