Senior Cloud Security Engineer

About The RoleTeam –Information SecurityWorking Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth Office. Full time, 35 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working!Top 3 skills needed for this role:Cloud Security ExpertiseSecurity Operations & Controls experienceThreat & Vulnerability ManagementWhat this role is all about:We're looking for a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join us here at Vitality. You will play a key role in keeping our technology and member data safe. You’ll provide expert security guidance and hands-on engineering support, working closely with teams across the business to embed effective security practices and ensure our environments are well managed and resilient. From strengthening controls to supporting security operations and responding to emerging risks, you’ll help drive a proactive, always-on approach to protecting what matters most.Key ActionsOwn and champion Vitality’s Cloud Security toolsets, acting as the subject matter expert and providing high‑quality second‑line support
Strengthen and evolve the configuration of security tooling across Vitality’s cloud environments, contributing to wider Information Security initiatives and projects
Be the key liaison between internal Vitality teams, third‑party suppliers, and product vendors to ensure effective support and performance of applications and systems
Proactively monitor security systems and tools, leading the response to security incidents and issues; support investigations and incident response, including participation in an on‑call security rota when required
Provide trusted expert advice across Vitality on security applications and tooling best practice, enabling training, knowledge sharing, and capability uplift across Information Security and wider IT teams
Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non‑technical audiences, influencing stakeholders and driving informed decision‑making
Create and maintain clear technical documentation for system configurations, procedures, and operational processes
Partner closely with architecture teams to support the design and delivery of new Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities
Support the planning and delivery of penetration testing activities, owning the coordination and remediation of identified findings
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of Vitality’s Information Security posture, staying current with emerging threats, trends, and industry best practice What do you need to thrive?Strong knowledge of cloud security across modern environments Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with attack methodologies and security testing Experience across penetration testing (application and network), AppSec, wireless security and vulnerability management Experience implementing and managing security controls (e.g. DLP, patching, RBAC, PAM, AV, DDoS mitigation, web proxy, vulnerability management) Understanding of Information Security principles, frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO27001, FCA, PRA, ICO) Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and build/integration tools (e.g. Maven, Jenkins, Chef, TFS) Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and impacts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to quickly learn new technologies and support others in understanding them Ability to work both alone and collaboratively within a teamSo, what’s in it for you?Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance – Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!
If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever beenCreate an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best selfGive you flexibility on how, where and when you workHelp you advance your career by playing you to your strengthsGive you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to beGive you the space to try, fail and learnProvide a healthy balance of challenge and supportRecognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefitsBe there for you when you need usProvide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong and are supported to be happy and healthy.About YouAbout UsWe’re incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created — recently being named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards.
Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.
We’ve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives – they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We’re successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people – and because we care.
Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.
Ready to find out if we’re the right fit for you? We can’t wait.Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferencesDiversity & InclusionAt Vitality, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion because it’s good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality’s approach to sustainabilityVitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. #LI-HybridIf we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.All LocationsBournemouthAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryCompetitive + Bonus + BenefitsContract TypePermanentFunctionInformation TechnologyExternal Advertising End DateClosing Date:01 Sep 2026