Cloud and Automation Security Engineer

We are committed to ensuring the security and integrity of our infrastructure. We are looking for a skilled cloud security engineer to strengthen our team and help us in our cloud journey.

We are looking for a highly skilled Cloud and Automation Security Engineer to strengthen our security posture across our cloud environments. You will design, implement, and maintain robust cloud security controls, ensure compliance with industry standards, and work closely with engineering teams to safeguard our infrastructure and data. You will be advising on how to secure pipelines and other automation platforms.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, automating secure solutions, and staying ahead of the ever-evolving cloud threat landscape.

You will become part of a young, dynamic and eager to learn team of engineers on IT Security. We are working with the latest technologies and a continuous mindset to improve.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud security architectures across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices for cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security incidents.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security-by-design into cloud deployments.
• Drive automation of security controls through IaC (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation).
• Provide technical guidance on cloud-native security tooling (e.g., Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, GCP SCC).
• Secure Coding & Application Security Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud security engineering or related fields.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and security models (IAM, networking, governance).
• Experience with CSPM and container security.
• Knowledge of threat modelling and secure cloud architecture design patterns.
• Proficiency in Security Testing Tools (SAST, SCA, DAST)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as:
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
• AWS Security Specialty
• GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• CISSP, CCSP, or similar
• Experience in container security (Kubernetes, AKS/EKS/GKE).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline security.

Soft skills

• Customer service oriented.
• You are a very good communicator in English, both verbal and written, and able to discuss and defend the security interests with individuals and groups of IT (security) experts.
• You are a team player who communicates in an open, respectful and constructive way with his customers and peers, both verbally and in writing. You will take ownership and ensure that organizational quality standards are met.
• Attention to (good) time management with the right sense for prioritization.
• Reliable, stress resistant and flexible.

Please note that this is a permanent position, and we do not offer freelance/contract arrangement for the role.

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About Us

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process. Our values guide how we work together and shape our future: Our mission and values - Euroclear

About the Team

Group Technology Services (GTS) plans, builds and runs the global infrastructure of Euroclear, and is additionally responsible for the IT service management to the operating entities of the various Group markets. Group Technology Services operates its IT systems and IT services in such a way that, at an appropriate and benchmarked cost level, it can deliver the agreed levels of service to support the requirements of the business processes, for both normal operations and during disaster recovery.