Security Engineer - Cloud / Soc 2 / ISO 27001

SecurityJobs • Full Time • Knutsford, Cheshire, Cheshire, United Kingdom • £65,000 - £80,000 / year • 1w ago

Security Engineer - Cloud / Compliance / ISO 27001

Location: Knutsford (Cheshire) - Hybrid Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DOE + benefits

About the Role

We're working with a rapidly growing, cloud-first technology business that provides secure, compliant software to global enterprise clients across regulated sectors. They're now looking for an experienced Security Engineer to help strengthen their information security posture and lead key security initiatives across cloud and internal operations.

Reporting directly to the COO, you'll take ownership of day-to-day security operations, implement and refine controls, and play a hands-on role in ensuring compliance with recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II.

This is a visible and strategic position - ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical depth with governance, audit, and risk management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the company's information security strategy, policies, and frameworks. Oversee day-to-day security operations including access control, patching, log review, and alert response. Implement and manage controls across cloud and on-premises environments (Azure / AWS preferred). Lead incident response processes and investigations, coordinating remediation actions. Support compliance programmes - ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and data-protection (GDPR). Deliver regular security reporting and KPI tracking for senior leadership. Drive security awareness training and best practice across the wider team. What You'll Bring

5+ years' experience in information security, risk, or compliance roles. Strong understanding of ISMS principles (ISO 27001) and audit support for SOC 2 Type II. Hands-on experience with security tools and controls - SIEM, IAM/PAM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management. Working knowledge of data-protection and privacy standards (GDPR, HIPAA). Excellent communication skills - able to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Relevant certifications welcomed - CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor.Why Apply?

Join a modern, high-growth technology company where security is truly business-critical. Lead the evolution of a cloud-native security environment and directly influence policy, tooling, and culture. Work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative, innovation-focused setting. Hybrid working environment with autonomy and visibility across the organisation.

To find out more or discuss your experience in confidence, apply now or contact Alex Pitts at Applause IT

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