Cloud Security Engineer

Our client with a strong international presence, is currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their team in Barcelona.

The key responsibilities as an Cloud Security Engineer will include:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud configurations aligned with Zero Trust principles and industry benchmarks.
• Automate security enforcement using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and policy-as-code tools.
• Manage cloud identity and access security, privileged access, and entitlement reviews (IAM / Entra ID).
• Operate and optimize cloud security tools (CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP) and native services (AWS GuardDuty, Azure Sentinel).
• Conduct vulnerability management across workloads and containers: scanning, prioritization, remediation, and reporting.
• Implement secure network patterns (segmentation, WAFs, firewalls, VPNs) and manage encryption/key lifecycle.
• Collaborate with SOC teams on detection engineering, monitoring, and incident response for cloud environments.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and advise engineering teams on secure practices.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years in information security, with 2–3 years securing public cloud (Azure/AWS; GCP is a plus).
• Expertise in cloud security services (IAM, KMS, VPC/VNet, CloudTrail, Defender for Cloud).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking (subnets, routing, firewalls, WAF) and CSPM/CNAPP tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Professional English (B2+/C1) and fluent Spanish.
• Nice to have:
• Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft SC-100/AZ-500, CISSP).
• Experience with container/Kubernetes security (AKS/EKS/GKE) and SIEM/EDR tools (Sentinel, Splunk).

What We Offer:

• Permanent contract with a competitive salary plus annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Paid certifications and annual training budget (AWS, Azure, GCP, CCSP/CISSP).
• Clear career progression to Senior/Lead Cloud Security Engineer or Cloud Security Architect roles.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud projects in an international and multicultural environment.

Regardless of your seniority level, don't miss the opportunity to apply! Feel free to send me your updated CV in English at manuel.bueno@robertwalters.com